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Eddie Inzautoeddie@gamernode.comgamernode, gamer, node, games, videogames, video games, board games, boardgames, tabletop, xbox, playstation, ps4, xbox one, wii, ps3, 360, tgs, gnsnoThe GamerNode ShowGamerNode.comThe GamerNode Show (formerly known as Versus Node) is a video game and board game podcast that aims to offer varied opinions and insight into both digital and tabletop games, touching on the academic, but never leaving the fun of the hobby behind. Host Eddie Inzauto and guests review games, discuss trends in the industry, share stories and experiences, and just have a good time talking games.The GamerNode Show (formerly known as Versus Node) is a video game and board game audio podcast that aims to offer varied opinions and insight into both digital and tabletop games, touching on the academic, but never leaving the fun of the hobby behind. Host Eddie Inzauto and guests review games, discuss trends in the industry, share stories and experiences, and just have a good time talking games.Mashing buttons, rolling dice, and taking names like Reggie since the 80sMon, 08 Oct 2018 17:59:00 EDTMon, 08 Oct 2018 17:59:00 EDTGamerNode Show 84: Andor's Last HopeGamerNode.comEddie reviews Legends of Andor: The Last Hope from Kosmos.Eddie reviews Legends of Andor: The Last Hope from Kosmos.Designer/Artist Michael Menzel's third and final(?) entry into the fantasy-puzzle-adventure Legends of Andor series is up for review on this episode of The GamerNode Show. Eddie takes a look at Legends of Andor: The Last Hope, from publisher Kosmos. Listen in and find out why this isn't your typical fantasy game or dungeon crawl, and also see how this entry stacks up to its closest sibling, part 1 of the series. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Instagram: instagram.com/GamerNode -- Twitter: twitter.com/GamerNode -- YouTube: youtube.com/gamernode -- Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/GamerNodeShow84_08Oct2018.mp3Mon, 08 Oct 2018 17:59:00 EDT27:06dice tower, secret cabal, dukes, board games, games, strategy, cards, dice, euro, ameritrash, playnoGamerNode Show 83: Folklore - A True RPG Board Game?GamerNode.comEddie reviews Folklore: The Affliction from Greenbrier Games.Eddie reviews Folklore: The Affliction from Greenbrier Games.Have designers Nick Blain and Will Donovan of Greenbrier Games done the impossible - make a board game that replicates the tabletop RPG experience in a steamlined, yet gameplay- and narrative-rich experience? Eddie Inzauto might have the answer to that question in today's Folklore review, and it might be a very exciting answer. Listen in on this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Instagram: @GamerNode -- Twitter: @GamerNode -- YouTube: youtube.com/gamernode -- Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/GamerNodeShow83_15Sep2018.mp3Sat, 15 Sep 2018 20:18:00 EDT28:48dice tower, secret cabal, dukes, board games, games, strategy, cards, dice, euro, ameritrashnoGamerNode Show 82: Inconclusive Plays - GWT, Caverna, ConcordiaGamerNode.comEddie talks about a few games that have made him go "hmmmm" for a while before coming to any solid conclusions.Eddie talks about a few games that have made him go "hmmmm" for a while before coming to any solid conclusions.Eddie talks about Lewis & Clark, Great Western Trail, Caverna, and Concordia on this episode (Episode 82 - I screwed up in my intro) of The GamerNode Show. These are just a few of the games that haven't immediately revealed themselves to be favorites, but also weren't easily passed up, either. These are games that really called for more plays and deeper consideration to figure out exactly what to feel about them. And in this podcast, hopefully Eddie can explain why. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Instagram: @GamerNode -- Twitter: @GamerNode -- YouTube: youtube.com/gamernode -- Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/GamerNodeShow82_04Jul2018.mp3Wed, 04 Jul 2018 10:18:00 EDT35:05dice tower, secret cabal, dukes, board games, games, strategy, cards, dice, euronoGamerNode Show 81: Resistance is FeudalGamerNode.comEddie takes a dive into the land of Feudum in this review episode of The GN Show.Eddie takes a dive into the land of Feudum in this review episode of The GN Show.Eddie talks about the deep, heavy, and beaufiful euro/economy/3x game from Odd Bird Games, Feudum. First-time designer Mark Swanson and Artist Justin Shultz have done a bang-up job on this game, but it's not for everyone. Is it for Eddie? Is it for YOU? Find out on this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Instagram: @GamerNode -- Twitter: @GamerNode -- YouTube: youtube.com/gamernode -- Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/GamerNodeShow81_01Jun2018.mp3Fri, 01 Jun 2018 11:45:00 EDT35:18dice tower, secret cabal, dukes, board games, games, strategy, cards, dice, euronoGamerNode Show 80: Rails to Star TrailsGamerNode.comEddie is on the road in this episode, talking about Whistle Stop and Gaia Project.Eddie talks about rail and space travel as he conquers the open road in episode 80 of The GamerNode Show. It's pick-up-and-deliver in Whistle Stop from Bezier Games and designer Scott Caputo, followed by an epic, engine- and empire-building space euro in Gaia Project from Z-Man Games and designers Jens Drogemuller and Helge Ostertag. Come along for the ride and see how these two ever-expanding games have been received at GN HQ. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Instagram: @GamerNode -- Twitter: @GamerNode -- Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode Eddie talks about rail and space travel as he conquers the open road in episode 80 of The GamerNode Show. It's pick-up-and-deliver in Whistle Stop from Bezier Games and designer Scott Caputo, followed by an epic, engine- and empire-building space euro in Gaia Project from Z-Man Games and designers Jens Drogemuller and Helge Ostertag. Come along for the ride and see how these two ever-expanding games have been received at GN HQ. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Instagram: @GamerNode -- Twitter: @GamerNode -- Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/GamerNodeShow80_05Apr2018.mp3Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:30:00 EDT64:08dice tower, secret cabal, dukes, board games, games, strategy, cards, dice, euronoGamerNode Show 79: El Dorado, Pillars, Rajas, & ChartersGamerNode.comEddie reviews some recent games: Charterstone, Rajas of the Ganges, Pillars of the Earth, & The Quest for El Dorado.There have been LOTS of new plays at GamerNode HQ, so Eddie takes a dive into some of the more anticipated titles that have been on the table. We've got deck-building, worker placement, engine-building, dice, and even a legacy game! Come in for a listen and see the impression these four games have left on us. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Twitter: @GamerNode -- Instagram: @GamerNode -- Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode There have been LOTS of new plays at GamerNode HQ, so Eddie takes a dive into some of the more anticipated titles that have been on the table. We've got deck-building, worker placement, engine-building, dice, and even a legacy game! Come in for a listen and see the impression these four games have left on us. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Twitter: @GamerNode -- Instagram: @GamerNode -- Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/GamerNodeShow79_14Feb2018.mp3Wed, 14 Feb 2018 15:08:00 EST40:15dice tower, secret cabal, dukes, board games, games, strategy, cards, dice, euronoGamerNode Show 78: A Tasty Minstrel New YearGamerNode.comEddie talks about a couple of offerings from Tasty Minstrel Games - Ars Alchemia and Orleans: Trade & IntrigueIt's an expansive new year with Orleans: Trade & Intrigue from TMG, an expansion to the excellent 2014 bag builder by Reiner Stockhausen. Additionally, Eddie takes a look at a small-box worker-placement title, by designer Kuro, called Ars Alchimia. How do these two boxes of cardboard fare? Find out on this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Twitter: @GamerNode -- Instagram: @GamerNode -- Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode It's an expansive new year with Orleans: Trade & Intrigue from TMG, an expansion to the excellent 2014 bag builder by Reiner Stockhausen. Additionally, Eddie takes a look at a small-box worker-placement title, by designer Kuro, called Ars Alchimia. How do these two boxes of cardboard fare? Find out on this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Twitter: @GamerNode -- Instagram: @GamerNode -- Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/GamerNodeShow78_06Jan2018.mp3Sun, 07 Jan 2018 17:27:00 EST21:39dice tower, secret cabal, dukes, board games, games, strategy, cards, dice, euronoGamerNode Show 77: Charterstone and Estrella DriveGamerNode.comEddie and Bianca discuss (spoiler-free) the first half of Charterstone, and the latest scenario for T.I.M.E. StoriesWe've made it halfway through Charterstone! How is it so far? Has Stonemaier Games once again struck gold? And we've completed the latest T.I.M.E. Stories scenario! Is it still awesome? Find out in this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Twitter: @GamerNode -- Instagram: @GamerNode -- Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode We've made it halfway through Charterstone! How is it so far? Has Stonemaier Games once again struck gold? And we've completed the latest T.I.M.E. Stories scenario! Is it still awesome? Find out in this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Twitter: @GamerNode -- Instagram: @GamerNode -- Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/GamerNodeShow77_22Dec2017.mp3Fri, 22 Dec 2017 09:47:00 EST33:44dice tower, secret cabal, dukes, board games, games, strategy, cards, dice, euronoGamerNode Show 76: Gen Con 50GamerNode.comEddie talks about roughly a MILLION games from Gen Con 50.Eddie Inzauto carries on about all the games he got to see and play at Gen Con 50 in Indianapolis this year, and recounts all the events of GamerNode's first official Gen Con attendance. Spoiler: it was awesome and there was a ton to do and see! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Twitter: @GamerNode -- Instagram: @GamerNode -- Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode Eddie Inzauto carries on about all the games he got to see and play at Gen Con 50 in Indianapolis this year, and recounts all the events of GamerNode's first official Gen Con attendance. Spoiler: it was awesome and there was a ton to do and see! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Twitter: @GamerNode -- Instagram: @GamerNode -- Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/GamerNodeShow76_19Sep2017.mp3Wed, 13 Sep 2017 15:03:00 EDT60:48dice tower, secret cabal, dukes, board games, games, strategy, cards, dice, euronoGamerNode Show 75: Zeal des JahresGamerNode.comEddie and Bianca review and discuss this year's Spiel des Jahres winners - Kingdomino, EXIT: The Game, and Ice Cool.Eddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana take a look at all the winners of the Spiel des Jahres awards and weigh in with their thoughts on the games. Spiel des Jahres winner Kingdomino from Blue Orange Games, Kennerspiel des Jahres winner EXIT: The Game from Kosmos, and Kinderspiel des Jahres winner Ice Cool from Brain Games are all reviewed on this episode. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode Eddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana take a look at all the winners of the Spiel des Jahres awards and weigh in with their thoughts on the games. Spiel des Jahres winner Kingdomino from Blue Orange Games, Kennerspiel des Jahres winner EXIT: The Game from Kosmos, and Kinderspiel des Jahres winner Ice Cool from Brain Games are all reviewed on this episode. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/GamerNodeShow75_18Aug2017.mp3Fri, 18 Aug 2017 09:03:00 EDT36:15dice tower, secret cabal, dukes, board games, games, strategy, cards, dice, euronoGamerNode Show 74: Race for the River City ChancellorshipGamerNode.comEddie takes a look at Race for the Galaxy for iOS, Secret Hitler, and River City Ransom: Underground.Eddie Inzauto has three reviews for you on this episode of The GamerNode Show! First up, it's Race for the Galaxy, an iOS, Android, and Steam port of the Rio Grande games card game. Next, we have our existing video review of Secret Hitler, but in audio form - be sure to check our YouTube channel for all our video reviews. And finally, a quick look at a long overdue sequel and re-imagining of one of the greatest games of all time - River City Ransom: Underground. Three reviews for the price of nothing on this episode. Can't beat that deal with a stick (unless you're in River City). As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode Eddie Inzauto has three reviews for you on this episode of The GamerNode Show! First up, it's Race for the Galaxy, an iOS, Android, and Steam port of the Rio Grande games card game. Next, we have our existing video review of Secret Hitler, but in audio form - be sure to check our YouTube channel for all our video reviews. And finally, a quick look at a long overdue sequel and re-imagining of one of the greatest games of all time - River City Ransom: Underground. Three reviews for the price of nothing on this episode. Can't beat that deal with a stick (unless you're in River City). As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/GamerNodeShow74_19Jun2017.mp3Wed, 19 Jun 2017 00:28:00 EDT22:28dice tower, secret cabal, dukes, board games, games, strategy, cards, dice, euronoGamerNode Show 73: Energy EmpireGamerNode.comEddie and Bianca go green in this episode as they review The Manhattan Project: Energy Empire.Eddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana take an in-depth look at The Manhattan Project: Energy Empire from Minion Games, designed by Tom Jolly and Luke Laurie. It's one big review on this episode of The GamerNode Show! What did the GN crew think of this energy-producing, environment-polluting, engine-building, global-impacting, thematic eurogame? Find out! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode Eddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana take an in-depth look at The Manhattan Project: Energy Empire from Minion Games, designed by Tom Jolly and Luke Laurie. It's one big review on this episode of The GamerNode Show! What did the GN crew think of this energy-producing, environment-polluting, engine-building, global-impacting, thematic eurogame? Find out! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/GamerNodeShow73_10Apr2017.mp3Mon, 10 Apr 2017 20:15:00 EDT36:44dice tower, secret cabal, dukes, board games, games, strategy, cards, dice, euronoGamerNode Show 72: Unlock the Escape Room in T.I.M.E!GamerNode.comEddie and Bianca escape the room in Unlock! and Escape Room: The Game, and go for their first run in T.I.M.E. StoriesEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana compare Escape Room: The Game from Identity Games and Spin Master Games with the Unlock! demo mission "The Elite" from Space Cowboys. How do these escape-the-room-style games re-create the real-world escape room experience? Or do they simply fall short? What about Space Cowboys' previous hit, T.I.M.E. Stories? Is that on the escape room scale? Listen in and see what the GN crew thinks on this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode Eddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana compare Escape Room: The Game from Identity Games and Spin Master Games with the Unlock! demo mission "The Elite" from Space Cowboys. How do these escape-the-room-style games re-create the real-world escape room experience? Or do they simply fall short? What about Space Cowboys' previous hit, T.I.M.E. Stories? Is that on the escape room scale? Listen in and see what the GN crew thinks on this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/GamerNodeShow72_13Mar2017.mp3Mon, 13 Mar 2017 00:15:00 EDT30:21dice tower, secret cabal, dukes, board games, games, strategy, cards, dice, strategy, euronoGamerNode Show 71: Flavors of Italian DiceGamerNode.comEddie and Bianca check out a pair of dicey Eurogames from a talented group of Italian designers in this episode of The GamerNode Show.Eddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana try their hands at the hospitality industry in Grand Austria Hotel by Simone Luciani and Virginio Gigli for Mayfair Games. And then they go trekking across Eurasia in The Voyages of Marco Polo by Daniele Tascini and Simone Luciani for Z-Man Games. Dice drafting and dice placement collide in this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode Eddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana try their hands at the hospitality industry in Grand Austria Hotel by Simone Luciani and Virginio Gigli for Mayfair Games. And then they go trekking across Eurasia in The Voyages of Marco Polo by Daniele Tascini and Simone Luciani for Z-Man Games. Dice drafting and dice placement collide in this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/GamerNodeShow71_20Jan2017Fri, 20 Jan 2017 16:05:00 EST47:54dice tower, secret cabal, dukes, board games, games, strategy, cards, dice, strategy, euronoGamerNode Show 70: Journey of a Thousand TilesGamerNode.comEddie and Bianca plan a city, explore the wilderness, and build an empire in this episode of The GamerNode Show.Eddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana review and discuss the city-planning, tile-placement drafting game Subdivision by Lucas Hedgren and Bezier Games. They also give their early critical impressions of the wilderness exploration tile-laying game Lost Valley: The Yukon Goldrush 1896 by Tobias, Roland, and Johannes Goslar and Pandasaurus Games. And finally, they offer a first-look preview of what Eddie has informally dubbed a "5i Game" - Invest, Improve, Influence, Incorporate, Intimidate. Feudum, by Mark K. Swanson and Odd Bird Games, is currently on Kickstarter, and the staff at GN have been enjoying a prototype copy. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode Eddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana review and discuss the city-planning, tile-placement drafting game Subdivision by Lucas Hedgren and Bezier Games. They also give their early critical impressions of the wilderness exploration tile-laying game Lost Valley: The Yukon Goldrush 1896 by Tobias, Roland, and Johannes Goslar and Pandasaurus Games. And finally, they offer a first-look preview of what Eddie has informally dubbed a "5i Game" - Invest, Improve, Influence, Incorporate, Intimidate. Feudum, by Mark K. Swanson and Odd Bird Games, is currently on Kickstarter, and the staff at GN have been enjoying a prototype copy. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/GamerNodeShow70_30Nov2016.mp3Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:28:00 EST33:15dice tower, secret cabal, dukes, board games, games, strategy, cards, drafting, civnoGamerNode Show 69: Ancient HorrorGamerNode.comEddie and Bianca build ancient civilizations and awaken ancient evil in this episode of The GamerNode Show.Eddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana review and discuss the civilization-building card game Civscape by Jeffrey Henning and the horror adventure game Mansions of Madness: Second Edition from Fantasy Flight Games. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode Eddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana review and discuss the civilization-building card game Civscape by Jeffrey Henning and the horror adventure game Mansions of Madness: Second Edition from Fantasy Flight Games. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/GamerNodeShow69_08Nov2016.mp3Mon, 07 Nov 2016 01:31:00 EST29:26dice tower, secret cabal, dukes, board games, halloween, games, combat, fighting, strategy, Cthulhu, LovecraftnoGamerNode Show 68: Choose-Your-Own ApocalypseGamerNode.comEddie and Bianca go above, below, and into the post apocalypse in this episode of The GamerNode Show.Eddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana talk about recent plays of Above and Below from Ryan Laukat and Red Raven Games and Battle Monkeys by Brandon Lassiter, and then review and discuss 51st State: The Complete Master Set from Portal Games and Ignacy Trzewiczek. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode Eddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana talk about recent plays of Above and Below from Ryan Laukat and Red Raven Games and Battle Monkeys by Brandon Lassiter, and then review and discuss 51st State: The Complete Master Set from Portal Games and Ignacy Trzewiczek. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/GamerNodeShow68_11Oct2016.mp3Tue, 11 Oct 2016 15:39:00 EDT28:04story, narrative, dice, board games, art, graphics, dice tower, engine, cards, card games, secret cabal, dukesnoGamerNode Show 67: Suburban MaulGamerNode.comEddie and Bianca build a city but fail to climb the corporate ladder in this episode of The GamerNode Show.Eddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana review and discuss the fantastic city-building game from Ted Alspach and Bezier Games, Suburbia, and take a look at a pre-Kickstarter version of a game that combines deck building with worker placement. Temp Worker Assassins, by David Newton and Adam Bolton, is small, fun, original, and has a lot of potential to make it big. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode Eddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana review and discuss the fantastic city-building game from Ted Alspach and Bezier Games, Suburbia, and take a look at a pre-Kickstarter version of a game that combines deck building with worker placement. Temp Worker Assassins, by David Newton and Adam Bolton, is small, fun, original, and has a lot of potential to make it big. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/GamerNodeShow67_22Jun2016.mp3Wed, 22 Jun 2016 01:09:00 EDT56:42tile placement, board games, Sim City, dice tower, deckbuilder, cards, card games, secret cabalnoGamerNode Show 66: A Deer in Stage LightsGamerNode.comEddie Inzauto talks about the podcast's name change, The Deer God, and Forced Showdown in episode 66 of The GamerNode Show.Eddie Inzauto offers a pair of reviews on this "whatcha been playin'" episode of The GamerNode Show: The Deer God from Crescent Moon Games and Forced Showdown from BetaDwarf. A short and sweet update. More next episode! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode Eddie Inzauto offers a pair of reviews on this "whatcha been playin'" episode of The GamerNode Show: The Deer God from Crescent Moon Games and Forced Showdown from BetaDwarf. A short and sweet update. More next episode! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/GamerNodeShow66_06Jun2016.mp3Mon, 06 Jun 2016 11:09:00 EDT22:07Deer God, Steam, PC, windows, Forced Showdown, arena, twin-stick, actionnoGamerNode Show 65: Catching the VirusGamerNode.comVersus Node quietly changes its name as we talk about Pandemic and similar cooperative board games in this tabletop-centric episode of The GamerNode ShowThe Versus Node Podcast is Dead! Long live The GamerNode Show! We've changed the name, but we're not talking about it until next episode. In the meantime, Bianca Figueroa-Santana joins Eddie Inzauto to review and discuss Matt Leacock and Z-Man Games' Pandemic and the cooperative board games it has inspired. Among the other games mentioned: Defenders of the Realm, Pandemic Legacy, Forbidden Island, Forbidden Desert, and Pandemic: The Cure. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode The Versus Node Podcast is Dead! Long live The GamerNode Show! We've changed the name, but we're not talking about it until next episode. In the meantime, Bianca Figueroa-Santana joins Eddie Inzauto to review and discuss Matt Leacock and Z-Man Games' Pandemic and the cooperative board games it has inspired. Among the other games mentioned: Defenders of the Realm, Pandemic Legacy, Forbidden Island, Forbidden Desert, and Pandemic: The Cure. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/GNPodcast65_13May2016.mp3Fri, 13 May 2016 14:09:00 EDT37:55Pandemic, Z-Man Games, co-op, cooperative, board games, Eagle-Gryphon Games, modern, fantasy, outbreak, cards, dicenoVS Node 64: Ultra Nostalgic Game PlaylistGamerNode.comYoshi's Woolly World, Mega Man Legacy Collection, Super Mario Maker, Minecraft: Story Mode, 20XX, Guns, Gore & Cannoli, and ChargeShot on this episode of Versus Node.Recently, games that Eddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli have been playing are turning up the nostalgia dials, be it through familiar characters or mechanics. Yoshi's Woolly World, Mega Man Legacy Collection, Super Mario Maker, Minecraft: Story Mode, 20XX, Guns, Gore & Cannoli, and ChargeShot all remind us of some fond element of our gaming histories on this "Ultra" episode number 64 of the Versus Node Podcast. Also, Eddie extols the excellent Plantronics RIG 500E surround sound gaming headset. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node themes, "A Tough Fight" by Kazuo Sawa for Technos Japan's River City Ransom, 1989, and "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNodeRecently, games that Eddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli have been playing are turning up the nostalgia dials, be it through familiar characters or mechanics. Yoshi's Woolly World, Mega Man Legacy Collection, Super Mario Maker, Minecraft: Story Mode, 20XX, Guns, Gore & Cannoli, and ChargeShot all remind us of some fond element of our gaming histories on this "Ultra" episode number 64 of the Versus Node Podcast. Also, Eddie extols the excellent Plantronics RIG 500E surround sound gaming headset. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node themes, "A Tough Fight" by Kazuo Sawa for Technos Japan's River City Ransom, 1989, and "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNodehttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode64_04Nov2015.mp3Wed, 04 Nov 2015 13:15:00 EST49:51Wii U, Nintendo, Capcom, Indie, Steam, Valve, adventure, TelltaleyesVS Node 63: Flaming CephalopodcastGamerNode.comSplatoon, Flame Over, SMITE, Castaway Paradise, and Octodad on this episode of Versus Node.Eddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli are serving up the calamari with Splatoon, Octodad, Castaway Paradise, Flame Over, and SMITE on this pre-pre-E3 episode of the Versus Node Podcast. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node themes, "A Tough Fight" by Kazuo Sawa for Technos Japan's River City Ransom, 1989, and "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNodeEddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli are serving up the calamari with Splatoon, Octodad, Castaway Paradise, Flame Over, and SMITE on this pre-pre-E3 episode of the Versus Node Podcast. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node themes, "A Tough Fight" by Kazuo Sawa for Technos Japan's River City Ransom, 1989, and "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNodehttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode63_05Jun2015.mp3Fri, 05 Jun 2015 15:15:00 EDT55:01Splatoon, SMITE, Animal Crossing, MOBA, shooter, roguelike, Flame Over, Vita, SteamyesVS Node 62: We Found the GamesGamerNode.comResident Evil HD Remaster, Hand of Fate, Aerena – Masters Edition, How to Survive, Tales from the Borderlands, Game of Thrones, Dyscourse, Life is Strange, and discussions about content discovery, controllers, and more on this episode of Versus Node.Eddie Inzauto and Sinan Kubba have been playing a ton of games! Some old, some new, some adventure, some survival, and one completely remade. Resident Evil HD Remaster, Hand of Fate, Aerena – Masters Edition, How to Survive, Tales from the Borderlands, Game of Thrones, Dyscourse, and Life is Strange are all on the table this episode, along with thoughts on content delivery, curation, and more. Plus the Treasure Chest of Cool Things. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node themes, "A Tough Fight" by Kazuo Sawa for Technos Japan's River City Ransom, 1989, and "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNodeEddie Inzauto and Sinan Kubba have been playing a ton of games! Some old, some new, some adventure, some survival, and one completely remade. Resident Evil HD Remaster, Hand of Fate, Aerena – Masters Edition, How to Survive, Tales from the Borderlands, Game of Thrones, Dyscourse, and Life is Strange are all on the table this episode, along with thoughts on content delivery, curation, and more. Plus the Treasure Chest of Cool Things. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node themes, "A Tough Fight" by Kazuo Sawa for Technos Japan's River City Ransom, 1989, and "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNodehttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode62_13Apr2015.mp3Mon, 13 Apr 2015 20:45:00 EDT81:40Game of Thrones, Borderlands, Resident Evil, Capcom, Steam, MOBA, indie, Telltale Games, Dontnod, YouTube, PewDiePienoVS Node 61: Time Bending, Dungeon Crawling, Machine Gunning, and TriviaGamerNode.comDiablo III, The Depths of Tolagal, Life is Strange, You Don't Know Jack, GunslugsEddie Inzauto and Sinan Kubba discuss the games they've been playing as of late. There's some old-school dungeon crawling, with a fresh take on controls in Diablo III (console version), there's some old-school roguelike play in the indie game The Depths of Tolagal, and there's some old-school machine-gunning in Gunslugs on OUYA. Then there's the Jackbox Party Pack, which does some fun things with party gaming, and Life is Strange, the first attempt at a Telltale-like adventure, but with time-bending mechanics. All this, plus a Bloodborne discussion. And of course there's the Treasure Chest of Cool Things. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node themes, "A Tough Fight" by Kazuo Sawa for Technos Japan's River City Ransom, 1989, and "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNodeEddie Inzauto and Sinan Kubba discuss the games they've been playing as of late. There's some old-school dungeon crawling, with a fresh take on controls in Diablo III (console version), there's some old-school roguelike play in the indie game The Depths of Tolagal, and there's some old-school machine-gunning in Gunslugs on OUYA. Then there's the Jackbox Party Pack, which does some fun things with party gaming, and Life is Strange, the first attempt at a Telltale-like adventure, but with time-bending mechanics. All this, plus a Bloodborne discussion. And of course there's the Treasure Chest of Cool Things. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node themes, "A Tough Fight" by Kazuo Sawa for Technos Japan's River City Ransom, 1989, and "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNodehttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode61_27Mar2015.mp3Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:45:00 EDT76:38Bloodborne, Diablo III, The Depths of Tolagal, Life is Strange, You Don't Know Jack, Gunslugs, Blizzard, Telltale, OUYA, KickstarternoVS Node 60: Orderly Thrones and Earthly HammersGamerNode.comThe Order: 1886, Citizens of Earth, Game of Thrones, and HammerwatchEddie Inzauto invites podcasting veteran Sinan Kubba to join him for a discussion of the games they've been playing as of late. From the new and controversial The Order: 1886, to the aging and lesser-known Hammerwatch, with some of Telltale's Game of Thrones adaptation and the Earthbound-smitten Citizens of Earth in between, the two have plenty to talk about on this episode of Versus Node. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node themes, "A Tough Fight" by Kazuo Sawa for Technos Japan's River City Ransom, 1989, and "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNodeEddie Inzauto invites podcasting veteran Sinan Kubba to join him for a discussion of the games they've been playing as of late. From the new and controversial The Order: 1886, to the aging and lesser-known Hammerwatch, with some of Telltale's Game of Thrones adaptation and the Earthbound-smitten Citizens of Earth in between, the two have plenty to talk about on this episode of Versus Node. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node themes, "A Tough Fight" by Kazuo Sawa for Technos Japan's River City Ransom, 1989, and "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNodehttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode60_08Mar2015.mp3Sun, 08 Mar 2015 22:35:00 EDT75:08The Order: 1886, Citizens of Earth, Hammerwatch, Game of Thrones, A Song of Ice and Fire, Diablo, Resident Evil, EarthboundnoVS Node 59: The 2014 Nodie Awards ShowGamerNode.comIt's a highly focused, small-scale Nodie Awards Show for 2014!Eddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli, Anthony LaBella, Josh Robinson, and Mike Murphy to talk about the games of 2014 for the ninth annual Nodie Awards. The nine special honors this year are discussed at length by the GN crew, so listen in, and see how the team's picks aligned with your own! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNodeEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli, Anthony LaBella, Josh Robinson, and Mike Murphy to talk about the games of 2014 for the ninth annual Nodie Awards. The nine special honors this year are discussed at length by the GN crew, so listen in, and see how the team's picks aligned with your own! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNodehttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode59_25Jan2015.mp3Sun, 25 Jan 2015 20:35:00 EST115:23Smash Bros, Dragon Age, Shovel Knight, Destiny, Mario Kart, South Park, Infamous, Talos Principle, Wasteland, EarthboundyesVS Node 58: Heavy Pokémon Hearts. Soul Convoy Odyssey. Objection, Bros!GamerNode.comReviewcast of Phoenix Wright, Pokemon, Kingdom Hearts, Abyss Odyssey, Convoy, Smash Bros., Heavy Bullets, and Soul Axiom.Eddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli talk about the latest games to grace their respective HD displays. On tap on Episode 58 of Versus Node are Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix, Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Abyss Odyssey, Convoy, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Heavy Bullets, and Soul Axiom, plus a quick preview of some year-end crunch-time games. Have a listen and feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com ---------------------------------------Twitter: @GamerNodeEddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli talk about the latest games to grace their respective HD displays. On tap on Episode 58 of Versus Node are Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix, Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Abyss Odyssey, Convoy, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Heavy Bullets, and Soul Axiom, plus a quick preview of some year-end crunch-time games. Have a listen and feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com ---------------------------------------Twitter: @GamerNodehttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode58_12Dec2014.mp3Fri, 12 Dec 2014 12:59:00 EST43:05Square Enix, Nintendo, Wii U, 3DS, Steam, PC, Apple, Capcom, indie, PS3, PS4, rpg, fight, fps, shooternoVS Node 57: The Evil Chief Smash IsolationGamerNode.comReviewcast of The Evil Within, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and Alien: Isolation.Eddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli and Sinan Kubba to chat about a few high-profile autumn releases. From Mikami, to Master Chief, to the Nintendo museum, to the Xenomorph, there’s plenty to talk about this silly season. The Evil Within, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and Alien: Isolation all await, and they’re all......pretty good. Woohoo! Have a listen and feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com ---------------------------------------Twitter: @GamerNodeEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli and Sinan Kubba to chat about a few high-profile autumn releases. From Mikami, to Master Chief, to the Nintendo museum, to the Xenomorph, there’s plenty to talk about this silly season. The Evil Within, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and Alien: Isolation all await, and they’re all......pretty good. Woohoo! Have a listen and feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com ---------------------------------------Twitter: @GamerNodehttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode57_TheEvilChiefSmashIsolation_24Nov2014.mp3Mon, 24 Nov 2014 20:36:00 EST70:34Smash Bros, Wii U, Halo, Nintendo, Bungie, fps, shooter, horror, halloweennoVS Node 56: The Walking Dead, Season 2 Episode 5 - No Going Back, Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney, So Many Me, and The Longest Podcast Title in the History of the Modern WorldGamerNode.comReviewcast of Walking Dead, Layton vs. Phoenix Wright, and So Many MeEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli and Josh Robinson to review a few games the trio has been playing recently. They go into spoileriffic depth on the final episode of The Walking Dead, Season Two: No Going Back. They examine the execution of a detective-attorney mash-up made in heaven in Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. And they ponder the puzzles of a puzzle platformer on a platform that's left many puzzled...So Many Me. Have a listen and feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com ---------------------------------------Twitter: @GamerNodeEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli and Josh Robinson to review a few games the trio has been playing recently. They go into spoileriffic depth on the final episode of The Walking Dead, Season Two: No Going Back. They examine the execution of a detective-attorney mash-up made in heaven in Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. And they ponder the puzzles of a puzzle platformer on a platform that's left many puzzled...So Many Me. Have a listen and feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com ---------------------------------------Twitter: @GamerNodehttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode56_WalkingDeadLaytonWrightSoManyMe_3Sep2014.mp3Wed, 03 Sep 2014 01:22:00 EDT35:52OUYA, Steam, Telltale Games, Nintendo, indie, adventure, review, noVS Node 55: Breaking the Fourth EGamerNode.comE3 2014 recap show!Eddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli and Anthony LaBella to discuss all the goings-on in and around E3. Games, announcements, business developments, and even feels - all on the agenda for this episode of Versus Node! Enjoy, and feel free to chime in after listening on Twitter or via email! ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com ---------------------------------------Twitter: @GamerNodeEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli and Anthony LaBella to discuss all the goings-on in and around E3. Games, announcements, business developments, and even feels - all on the agenda for this episode of Versus Node! Enjoy, and feel free to chime in after listening on Twitter or via email! ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com ---------------------------------------Twitter: @GamerNodehttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode55_BreakingTheFourthE_17Jun2014.mp3Wed, 18 Jun 2014 09:22:00 EDT71:33E3 2014, Zelda, Smash Bros, Bloodborne, , Destiny, The Evil Within, Batman, The Order: 1886, Uncharted, No Man's Sky, WitcheryesVS Node 54: Most Anticipated Games of E3 2014, part 2GamerNode.comThe top 5 games that have each of us excited for E3 2014Eddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli, Anthony LaBella, and Josh Robinson to talk about the top 5 games that have each of us totally amped for E3 2014. Some are sure to be there, while others may turn out to be nothing more than pipe dreams. Either way, this is what we REALLY want out of E3 this year! Enjoy, and feel free to chime in after listening on Twitter or via email! ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com ---------------------------------------Twitter: @GamerNodeEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli, Anthony LaBella, and Josh Robinson to talk about the top 5 games that have each of us totally amped for E3 2014. Some are sure to be there, while others may turn out to be nothing more than pipe dreams. Either way, this is what we REALLY want out of E3 this year! Enjoy, and feel free to chime in after listening on Twitter or via email! ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com ---------------------------------------Twitter: @GamerNodehttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode53_E3MostAnticipated2_25May2014.mp3Sun, 25 May 2014 20:08:00 EDT48:45E3 2014, Zelda, Smash Bros, Bloodborne, Last Guardian, Batman, Mass Effect, Uncharted, Witness, Lords, WWE, Kingdom Hearts, Witcher, LimboyesVS Node 53: Most Anticipated Games of E3 2014, part 1GamerNode.comThe games that have us excited for E3 2014Eddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli, Anthony LaBella, and Josh Robinson to talk about the games that have us jazzed to explore the LA Convention Center for E3 2014. Some are sure to be there, while others may turn out to be nothing more than pipe dreams. Either way, this is what we REALLY want out of E3 this year! Enjoy, and feel free to chime in after listening on Twitter or via email! ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com ---------------------------------------Twitter: @GamerNodeEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli, Anthony LaBella, and Josh Robinson to talk about the games that have us jazzed to explore the LA Convention Center for E3 2014. Some are sure to be there, while others may turn out to be nothing more than pipe dreams. Either way, this is what we REALLY want out of E3 this year! Enjoy, and feel free to chime in after listening on Twitter or via email! ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com ---------------------------------------Twitter: @GamerNodehttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode53_E3MostAnticipated1_16May2014.mp3Fri, 16 May 2014 16:45:00 EDT42:01E3 2014, Mario, Witcher, Zelda, Destiny, Ubisoft, Yarn Yoshi, Call of Duty, Final FantasyyesVS Node 52: January Replay ShowGamerNode.comWhat we've been playing in early 2014 and late 2013.Eddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli, Mike Murphy, and Josh Robinson to talk about the games we've been playing in the early part of 2014 (and the last fleeting moments of 2013). It's a wide range of game genres, and lots of interesting discussion. Enjoy, and feel free to chime in after listening on Twitter or via email! ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com ---------------------------------------Twitter: @GamerNodeEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli, Mike Murphy, and Josh Robinson to talk about the games we've been playing in the early part of 2014 (and the last fleeting moments of 2013). It's a wide range of game genres, and lots of interesting discussion. Enjoy, and feel free to chime in after listening on Twitter or via email! ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com ---------------------------------------Twitter: @GamerNodehttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode52_JanuaryReplay_05Feb2014.mp3Wed, 05 Feb 2014 13:45:00 EST67:45Pokemon X/Y, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, WWE 2K14, Battlefield 4, Gone Home, The Stanley Parable, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Bravely Default, TearawayyesVS Node 51: Big Red Game of the Year 2013GamerNode.comA resurrected Big Red Potion picks 2013′s GotY.Eddie Inzauto revives the dormant Big Red Potion podcast by secretly inviting Sinan Kubba, Joe DeLia, Jeffrey Matulef, and Gary “Xantiriad” Blower to Versus Node for a Game of the Year 2013 podcast. Ten (plus) games are discussed before the group votes on a definitive Big Red Potion Game of the Year for 2013 – a year that may come to be know as “the year of previous years” or “the year of the roguelike.” What it definitely won’t be known as is the year of dual winners or controversial voting tactics…or will it? Listen, reminisce, enjoy! ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comEddie Inzauto revives the dormant Big Red Potion podcast by secretly inviting Sinan Kubba, Joe DeLia, Jeffrey Matulef, and Gary “Xantiriad” Blower to Versus Node for a Game of the Year 2013 podcast. Ten (plus) games are discussed before the group votes on a definitive Big Red Potion Game of the Year for 2013 – a year that may come to be know as “the year of previous years” or “the year of the roguelike.” What it definitely won’t be known as is the year of dual winners or controversial voting tactics…or will it? Listen, reminisce, enjoy! ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode51_BigRedGameOf2013_23Jan2014.mp3Thu, 23 Jan 2014 16:55:00 EST108:10BioShock Infinite, Gone Home, Pikmin 3, Rogue Legacy, Super Mario 3D World,The Last of Us, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, The Stanley Parable, Tomb RaideryesVS Node 50: New Year, New Gen, Most Anticipated GamesGamerNode.comMost anticipated games of 2014.Eddie Inzauto is joined by Dan Crabtree, Greg Galiffa, and Josh Robinson on the 50th episode of Versus Node (no, that's not a typo), to talk about our most anticipated games of 2014. From indies to blockbusters, the GamerNode crew covers it all. PLUS, an argument about how to pronounce the name "Mario." ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comEddie Inzauto is joined by Dan Crabtree, Greg Galiffa, and Josh Robinson on the 50th episode of Versus Node (no, that's not a typo), to talk about our most anticipated games of 2014. From indies to blockbusters, the GamerNode crew covers it all. PLUS, an argument about how to pronounce the name "Mario." ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode50_NewYearNewGenMostAnticipatedGames_18Jan2014.mp3Sat, 18 Jan 2014 09:25:00 EST77:28Titanfall, Destiny, Smash Bros, Mario, Dark Souls, The Order: 1886, Uncharted, Watch Dogs, Metal Gear Solid V, Witcher 3, The Division, Below, Broken Age, InfamousyesVS Node 38: Games of the GenerationGamerNode.comThe best games of the last 8 years.Eddie Inzauto is joined by Mike Murphy, Greg Galiffa, Anthony LaBella, and Josh Robinson to talk about the greatest games of the last generation. This Xbox 360-, PlayStation 3-, and Wii-centric discussion rounds out the Versus Node series on the 7th Gen, and plants us squarely in the future of gaming. Enjoy the show, and welcome to the next gen. ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Star Trek: The Next Generation Theme" by Alexander Courage and Jerry Goldsmith, 1987. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comEddie Inzauto is joined by Mike Murphy, Greg Galiffa, Anthony LaBella, and Josh Robinson to talk about the greatest games of the last generation. This Xbox 360-, PlayStation 3-, and Wii-centric discussion rounds out the Versus Node series on the 7th Gen, and plants us squarely in the future of gaming. Enjoy the show, and welcome to the next gen. ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Star Trek: The Next Generation Theme" by Alexander Courage and Jerry Goldsmith, 1987. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode38_GamesOfTheGeneration_03Jan2014.mp3Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:45:00 EST70:03BioShock, Super Mario Galaxy, Journey, Dark Souls, Demon's Souls, Portal, Uncharted 2, Mass Effect 2, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Red Dead Redemption, The Last of UsyesVS Node 37: The Long and Winding 7th GenerationGamerNode.comShifts in game design and games of significance.Eddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli and Anthony LaBella as the trio discusses shifts in game design during the 7th console generation. Topics include genres that experienced the greatest transformation, franchises that had a big shift in quality, mascots' growing or diminishing relevance, and games of particular significance to the advancement of the art form between November 22, 2005 and today. ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Intro, "The Long and Winding Road" by The Beatles, 1970. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli and Anthony LaBella as the trio discusses shifts in game design during the 7th console generation. Topics include genres that experienced the greatest transformation, franchises that had a big shift in quality, mascots' growing or diminishing relevance, and games of particular significance to the advancement of the art form between November 22, 2005 and today. ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Intro, "The Long and Winding Road" by The Beatles, 1970. ---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode37_TheLongAndWinding7thGen_20Dec2013.mp3Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:45:00 EST55:51fighting, first-person, shooters, fps, Mario, Sonic, Nathan Drake, adventure, horror, indie, dlc, Steam, Assassin's Creed, GTAyesVS Node 36: Best Surprises & Biggest Letdowns of the GenerationGamerNode.comThe HD generation’s best surprises and biggest letdowns.Continuing the Versus Node series on the seventh console generation, Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Josh Robinson pick up with the best surprises and the worst letdowns of the generation on Episode 36. The GamerNode staff members remember the games that blindsided them the most, for better or for worse, since November 22, 2005. ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010.---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comContinuing the Versus Node series on the seventh console generation, Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Josh Robinson pick up with the best surprises and the worst letdowns of the generation on Episode 36. The GamerNode staff members remember the games that blindsided them the most, for better or for worse, since November 22, 2005. ---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010.---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode36_BestSurprisesAndBiggestLetdownsOfTheGeneration_02Dec2013.mp3Tue, 03 Dec 2013 09:45:00 EST52:42Dear Esther, Assassin's Creed III, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Final Fantasy XIII, BioShock, Demon's Souls, No More Heroes, Brutal Legend, The Walking Dead, Splinter Cell ConvictionyesVS Node 35: PlayStation 4 Lands at GamerNode HQGamerNode.comAll about PS4, one week in.Episode 35 of the Versus Node Podcast takes a break from our series on the last gen, RUDELY interrupted by the release of the PlayStation 4. The "next" gen is NOW, and Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Anthony LaBella take over for a sick and absent Eddie Inzauto to talk nothing but PS4. The guys cover the overall user experience, interface, connectivity, social functions, features, games, controller, and more to welcome the PS4, and the response is pretty positive. Listen in to hear the info you can only get from four guys with hands-on PS4 experience.---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010.---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comEpisode 35 of the Versus Node Podcast takes a break from our series on the last gen, RUDELY interrupted by the release of the PlayStation 4. The "next" gen is NOW, and Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Anthony LaBella take over for a sick and absent Eddie Inzauto to talk nothing but PS4. The guys cover the overall user experience, interface, connectivity, social functions, features, games, controller, and more to welcome the PS4, and the response is pretty positive. Listen in to hear the info you can only get from four guys with hands-on PS4 experience.---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010.---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode35_PlayStation4LandsAtGamerNodeHQ_23Nov2013.mp3Sat, 23 Nov 2013 10:45:00 EST89:54Killzone: Shadow Fall, Resogun, Flower, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Need for Speed: Rivals, Warframe, DualShock 4, DC Universe Online, Knack, ContrastyesVS Node 34: The Generation's Best Marriage of Gameplay and NarrativeGamerNode.comThe best ludonarrative consonance in gaming's seventh generation.Eddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Josh Robinson on Episode 34 of the Versus Node Podcast to discuss the games of the current console generation that have best married gameplay mechanics with narrative. "Ludonarrative consonance" is the phrase of the day, and the GamerNode staff chooses the best examples released from November 22, 2005 through today on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or Nintendo Wii. Listen and find out which games of the past 8 years pushed interactive storytelling to new height as we close in on a brand new era with the releases of the PS4 and Xbox One this month.---------------------------------------
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Interludes: "Maenam" by Jami Sieber for Number None's Braid, 2008; "Nascence" by Austin Wintory for thatgamecompany's Journey, 2012; "Far Cry 3 (Main Theme)" by Brian Tyler for Ubisoft's Far Cry 3, 2012..---------------------------------------
Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Josh Robinson on Episode 34 of the Versus Node Podcast to discuss the games of the current console generation that have best married gameplay mechanics with narrative. "Ludonarrative consonance" is the phrase of the day, and the GamerNode staff chooses the best examples released from November 22, 2005 through today on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or Nintendo Wii. Listen and find out which games of the past 8 years pushed interactive storytelling to new height as we close in on a brand new era with the releases of the PS4 and Xbox One this month..---------------------------------------
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Interludes: "Maenam" by Jami Sieber for Number None's Braid, 2008; "Nascence" by Austin Wintory for thatgamecompany's Journey, 2012; "Far Cry 3 (Main Theme)" by Brian Tyler for Ubisoft's Far Cry 3, 2012..---------------------------------------
Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode34_TheGenerationsBestMarriageOfGameplayAndNarrative_13Nov2013.mp3Wed, 13 Nov 2013 11:08:00 EST75:06BioShock, BioShock Infinite, Braid, Journey, Portal, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Amnesia, Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls, Dishonored, Far Cry 3, Mark of the NinjayesVS Node 33: The Most Underrated Games of the GenerationGamerNode.comUnderrated games of the 7th Generation - the HD Generation.Eddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, Anthony LaBella, and Mike Murphy on Episode 33 of the Versus Node Podcast to sing the praises -- and occasionally berate -- the most underrated games released during the seventh generation of gaming history. Anything from November 22, 2005 through today and released on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or Nintendo Wii was fair game, from titles with weak sales numbers, to critical flops, to those games it seemed like nobody had even heard about. Listen and find out which games the GamerNode staff felt deserved far more recognition than they received as we continue the march toward the releases of the PS4 and Xbox One.---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Interlude, "Decisive Battle" by Nobuo Uematsu for Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII, 1997 -- a cappella version arranged and performed by Smooth McGroove.---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, Anthony LaBella, and Mike Murphy on Episode 33 of the Versus Node Podcast to sing the praises -- and occasionally berate -- the most underrated games released during the seventh generation of gaming history. Anything from November 22, 2005 through today and released on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or Nintendo Wii was fair game, from titles with weak sales numbers, to critical flops, to those games it seemed like nobody had even heard about. Listen and find out which games the GamerNode staff felt deserved far more recognition than they received as we continue the march toward the releases of the PS4 and Xbox One.---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Interlude, "Decisive Battle" by Nobuo Uematsu for Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII, 1997 -- a cappella version arranged and performed by Smooth McGroove.---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode33_TheMostUnderratedGamesoftheGeneration_11Sep2013.mp3Wed, 11 Sep 2013 10:57:00 EDT137:56Alan Wake, BioShock 2, Call of Duty, Catherine, Nier, Prince of Persia, Silent Hill, Assassin's Creed, Red Faction, Prototype, Spec Ops, Too Human, Asura's Wrath, Lost OdysseyyesVS Node 32: The Most Overrated Games of the GenerationGamerNode.comThe most overrated games of the current gen.Eddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, Anthony LaBella, and Mike Murphy on Episode 32 of the Versus Node Podcast to verbally abuse -- and sometimes defend -- the most overrated games released during the seventh generation of gaming history. Anything from November 22, 2005 through today and released on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or Nintendo Wii was fair game, from big sellers, to critical darlings, to those games everyone just couldn't shut up about. Listen and find out which games felt like more hype than actual substance to the GamerNode staff as they begin to gear up for the release of the PS4 and Xbox One.---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Interlude, "Battle Theme" by Nobuo Uematsu for Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII, 1997 -- a cappella version arranged and performed by Smooth McGroove.---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, Anthony LaBella, and Mike Murphy on Episode 32 of the Versus Node Podcast to verbally abuse -- and sometimes defend -- the most overrated games released during the seventh generation of gaming history. Anything from November 22, 2005 through today and released on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or Nintendo Wii was fair game, from big sellers, to critical darlings, to those games everyone just couldn't shut up about. Listen and find out which games felt like more hype than actual substance to the GamerNode staff as they begin to gear up for the release of the PS4 and Xbox One.---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Interlude, "Battle Theme" by Nobuo Uematsu for Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII, 1997 -- a cappella version arranged and performed by Smooth McGroove.---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode32_TheMostOverratedGamesoftheGeneration_29Aug2013.mp3Thu, 29 Aug 2013 01:10:00 EDT127:18Portal, Call of Duty, Halo, Gears of War, GTA, Left 4 Dead, Oblivion, Dragon Age, Rock Band, Far Cry, inFAMOUSyesVS Node 31: Financial Game of Chicken… SaleGamerNode.comSteam’s sale! Where's our money?!Eddie Inzauto is joined by Mike Murphy and Aled Morgan on Episode 31 of the Versus Node Podcast to talk about the loads and heaps of games whose prices were slashed during the Steam Summer Sale. Each of these GN staffers pulled in a personalized haul from the sale, and the three of them discuss their recent library additions, Steam in general, buying strategies for the sale, and any recommendations they may have for each other, as the sale was still going strong at the time of recording. Everyone is a bad (good) influence on VS Node 31.---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, “Dungeon” by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010.---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comEddie Inzauto is joined by Mike Murphy and Aled Morgan on Episode 31 of the Versus Node Podcast to talk about the loads and heaps of games whose prices were slashed during the Steam Summer Sale. Each of these GN staffers pulled in a personalized haul from the sale, and the three of them discuss their recent library additions, Steam in general, buying strategies for the sale, and any recommendations they may have for each other, as the sale was still going strong at the time of recording. Everyone is a bad (good) influence on VS Node 31.---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, “Dungeon” by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010.---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode31_FinancialGameofChickenSale_08Aug2013.mp3Thu, 08 Aug 2013 10:10:00 EDT47:10Steam, Summer Sale, deals, Fallout, XCOM, Max Payne, Dark Souls, Deus Ex, System Shock 2, Skyrim, Trading Cards, Hotlin Miami, Star Wars Jedi KnightyesVS Node 30: Kicking the BucketGamerNode.comDeath in games, in design and mechanics.Eddie Inzauto is joined by Dan Crabtree and Greg Galiffa on Episode 30 of the Versus Node Podcast to talk about death in gaming, specifically how developers incorporate a numerous different “death mechanics” into the design philosophy of games and how the varying implementations affect the way we play. From permadeath to non-death, and every intensity and frequency in between, we’re analyzing what’s happening before, during, and after that game over screen.---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Interlude, "Title Theme" by Jun Funahashi for Konami’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 1989.---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comEddie Inzauto is joined by Dan Crabtree and Greg Galiffa on Episode 30 of the Versus Node Podcast to talk about death in gaming, specifically how developers incorporate a numerous different “death mechanics” into the design philosophy of games and how the varying implementations affect the way we play. From permadeath to non-death, and every intensity and frequency in between, we’re analyzing what’s happening before, during, and after that game over screen.---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Interlude, "Title Theme" by Jun Funahashi for Konami’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 1989.---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode30_KickingtheBucket_21Jul2013.mp3Sun, 21 Jul 2013 20:15:00 EDT62:22Death, horror, roguelike, The Last of Us, multiplayer, shooters, racing, game over, Braid, Limbo, Resident EvilyesVS Node 29: Mobilization GenerationGamerNode.comMobile gaming - past, present, future.Eddie Inzauto is joined by Dan Crabtree and special guest Sinan Kubba of Big Red Potion and Joystiq fame. The trio discuss mobile gaming - where it's been, the current state of the immensely popular gaming sector, and where it's going in the future. From why Eddie should expand his horizons to where mobile platforms fit in with the coming generation of hardware, this is a conversation worth having and continuing in the months and years to come.---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, “Dungeon” by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Interlude, "Ground Theme" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's Super Mario Bros., 1989.---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comEddie Inzauto is joined by Dan Crabtree and special guest Sinan Kubba of Big Red Potion and Joystiq fame. The trio discuss mobile gaming - where it's been, the current state of the immensely popular gaming sector, and where it's going in the future. From why Eddie should expand his horizons to where mobile platforms fit in with the coming generation of hardware, this is a conversation worth having and continuing in the months and years to come.---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, “Dungeon” by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Interlude, "Ground Theme" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's Super Mario Bros., 1989.---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode29_MobilizationGeneration_05Jul2013.mp3Fri, 05 Jul 2013 20:15:00 EDT78:12iPhone, iPad, Apple, Google, mobile, Android, iOS, touch, casual, hardcore, PS4, Xbox One, Wii UyesVS Node 28: Talking About Talking About GamesGamerNode.comSocial media dialogue's effect on the gaming experience itself.Eddie Inzauto is joined by regulars Jason Fanelli and Mike Murphy, along with VS Node Co-Founder and independent game developer C.Y. Reid (a.k.a. failnaut) to talk about the ways our discussions of games through social channels and reviews color our experience with the game experiences themselves.---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, “Dungeon” by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Interlude, Stage 1 theme for Technos Japan's River City Ransom, by Kazuo Sawa, 1989.---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comEddie Inzauto is joined by regulars Jason Fanelli and Mike Murphy, along with VS Node Co-Founder and independent game developer C.Y. Reid (a.k.a. failnaut) to talk about the ways our discussions of games through social channels and reviews color our experience with the game experiences themselves.---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, “Dungeon” by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Interlude, Stage 1 theme for Technos Japan's River City Ransom, by Kazuo Sawa, 1989.---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/VSNode28_TalkingAboutTalkingAboutGames_01Jun2013.mp3Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:00:00 EDT63:11twitter, facebook, forums, reviews, indies, Hug Marine, Sony, Vita, community, failnaut, CinnabonyesVS Node 27: PlayStation 4 and David Cage’s Old ManGamerNode.comSony’s PS4 reveal event and what's next.Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Greg Galiffa provide their thoughts on Sony’s February 20th PlayStation 4 event in this reaction podcast. From system functions, to specs, to services, to games, to cross-platform comparisons and speculation for the future, the GamerNode crew picks apart everything Sony had to show eager gamers last week in New York.---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, “Dungeon” by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, “I Want it All” by Queen, 1989.---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comEddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Greg Galiffa provide their thoughts on Sony’s February 20th PlayStation 4 event in this reaction podcast. From system functions, to specs, to services, to games, to cross-platform comparisons and speculation for the future, the GamerNode crew picks apart everything Sony had to show eager gamers last week in New York.---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, “Dungeon” by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, “I Want it All” by Queen, 1989.---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode27_28Feb2013.mp3Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:11:00 EST75:29PS4, PlayStation 4, Gaikai, PSN, Sony, SCEA, dualshock, Vita, Bungie, Killzone, Witness, Ubisoft, Watch_Dogs, InfamousyesVS Node 26: GotY Edition – 2012′s Power, Pleasure, and PainGamerNode.comThe best of 2012. VS Node: GotY Edition.Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Mike Murphy discuss the biggest winners at the massive 2012 Nodie Awards on this episode of VS Node. From audio/visual presentation, to world design, to emotional engagement, to divisiveness… all the way to game of the year, these nine games greatly impressed the GamerNode staff in 2012 and beyond.---------------------------------------
Intro – 0:00
Mark of the Ninja – 2:49
Spec Ops: The Line – 8:55
Far Cry 3 – 13:42
Max Payne 3 – 21:15
Assassin’s Creed III – 26:27
Mass Effect 3 – 41:00
Dishonored – 51:07
The Walking Dead – 58:08
Journey – 1:12:13
Outro – 1:28:04
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Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Kiss From A Rose" by Seal, 1995.---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comEddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Mike Murphy discuss the biggest winners at the massive 2012 Nodie Awards on this episode of VS Node. From audio/visual presentation, to world design, to emotional engagement, to divisiveness… all the way to game of the year, these nine games greatly impressed the GamerNode staff in 2012 and beyond.---------------------------------------
Intro – 0:00
Mark of the Ninja – 2:49
Spec Ops: The Line – 8:55
Far Cry 3 – 13:42
Max Payne 3 – 21:15
Assassin’s Creed III – 26:27
Mass Effect 3 – 41:00
Dishonored – 51:07
The Walking Dead – 58:08
Journey – 1:12:13
Outro – 1:28:04
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Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Kiss From A Rose" by Seal, 1995.---------------------------------------Email us at vsnode@gamernode.comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode26_30Jan2013.mp3Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:11:00 EST91:11Dishonored, Walking Dead, Journey, Far Cry 3, Max Payne 3, Mark of The Ninja, Mass Effect 3, Spec Ops: The Line, Assassin's Creed III, yesVS Node 25: Don’t Hate the (Multi)PlayerGamerNode.comEddie, Jason, Dan, and Sinan discuss the various flavors of multiplayer available to gamers today, and what makes them so compelling… or not.Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, and Dan Crabtree are joined (or were at the time of recording on August 26th, at least) by Big Red Potion podcast host Sinan Kubba on this episode of VS Node to chat about all of the different types of multiplayer that gamers have enjoyed over the years. What about games’ multiplayer components make them so appealing, and which ones could we do without? What are the best examples of the different types of multiplayer out there, and which games, specifically, are our favorites? Inspired by Eddie’s obsession with Dark Souls, this podcast covers far more than just the occasional message on the ground.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Dragon Brothers" from Technos Japan's River City Ransom, originally composed by Kazunaka Yamane for Technos Japan's Double Dragon, 1987.
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Email us at – vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode25_22Sep2012.mp3Sat, 22 Sep 2012 22:26:00 EST77:18Call of Duty, Dark Souls, Demon's Souls, Gears of War 3, Goldeneye 007, League of Legends, Left 4 Dead, Portal 2, Rock Band, Street Fighter II, Super Smash Bros, Super Street Fighter IV, Team Fortress 2, SkyrimyesVS Node 24: The Land of Digital OpportunityGamerNode.comEddie, Dan, Mike, and Jason talk indie games and how today's world of crowd funding, digital distribution, and dev tools is a great thing for the upstart developer.On this episode of VS Node, Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Jason Fanelli talk about new opportunities in game development for budding game designers, from the ways small-team games can be funded, to the tools available for the general public to use, to the emerging digital platforms on which these games ca be delivered to their potential audience. And even the end-user becomes the developer sometimes. Give a listen, then play some indies.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Digital Get Down" by 'NSYNC, 2000.
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Eddie's Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Dan's Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Mike's Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/_murpho_
Jason's Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Email us at – vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode24_07Aug2012.mp3Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:26:00 EST74:25Braid, Kickstarter, Steam, Greenlight, RocketHub, Indiegogo, DOuble Fine Adventure, Shadowrun Returns, Wasteland 2, Banner Saga, PS MobileyesVS Node 23: E3 2012, Except for Greg #dealwithitGamerNode.comEddie, Dan, Mike, and Greg prep for E3 2012 with predictions, wishes, and their most anticipated games of the show.E3 2012 is almost here, and the GamerNode staff is gearing up for an awesome show! On this episode of VS Node, Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Greg Galiffa talk about what they’re most excited to see during the videogame industry’s biggest event, followed by their wildest E3 dreams and boldest E3 predictions. Listen and send in your choices via Facebook, Twitter (hash tag #GNatE3), and right here in the comments section. -Valve #dealwithit
Versus Node theme, “Dungeon” by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, “Wily’s Castle” by Takashi Tateishi and Manami Matsumae for Capcom’s Mega Man 2, 1988 and “California Love” by 2Pac, 1995.
Links:
GamerNode’s E3 2012 Company Spotlight Series - http://www.gamernode.com/tag/e3-2012-company-spotlight/
GN on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/GamerNode
GN on Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie’s Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Dan’s Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Mike’s Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/_murpho_
Greg’s Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/GregGaliffa
Email us at – vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode23_25May2012.mp3Fri, 25 May 2012 12:26:00 EST43:13Assassin's Creed III, BioWare, Dragon's Crown, Half-Life 3, Left 4 Dead 3, Metroid, Resident Evil 6, Retro Studios, Steam Box, The Last Guardian, The Last of Us, Tomb RaideryesVS Node 22: The First ThirdGamerNode.comEddie, Dan, Jason, and Greg talk about the good and bad of the first third of 2012, including early GotY contenders.May 1st, exactly 122 days into the year, is a perfect day to discuss what the GamerNode crew thinks has been great about gaming in 2012, along with the things that have been, well, not so great. Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, Jason Fanelli, and Greg Galiffa make their picks, and also discuss which games have been the very best of the first third of the year. GotFTotY, if you will. Listen and send in your choices via Facebook, Twitter, and GamerNode.com. Tom Hanks and Ken Levine say so.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Nascence" by Austin Wintory for thatgamecompany's Journey, 2012.
Links:
The Last Story is Coming To America - http://www.gamernode.com/the-last-story-is-coming-to-america/
Pandora’s Tower UK launch trailer released - http://www.gamernode.com/new-pandoras-tower-launch-trailer/
Dustforce Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/dustforce-review/
Transcripted Hands-On Preview - http://www.gamernode.com/transcripted-hands-on-preview/
Closure Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/closure-review/
Kickstarter: A Videogame Success Story - http://www.gamernode.com/kickstarter-a-videogame-success-story/
Indie Game: The Movie - http://www.indiegamethemovie.com/
BioWare working on DLC to update Mass Effect 3 ending - http://www.gamernode.com/bioware-working-on-dlc-to-update-mass-effect-3-ending/
Fez Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/fez-review/
Braid Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/braid-review/
Journey Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/journey-review/
Mass Effect 3 Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/mass-effect-3-review/
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings-review/
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Greg's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GregGaliffa
Email us at - vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} com http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode22_01May2012.mp3Tue, 01 May 2012 15:26:00 EST58:45Mass Effect 3, Journey, Witcher 2, Indie Games, Operation Rainfall, Double Fine Adventure, PlayStation Vita, Xenoblade ChroniclesyesVS Node 21: Games of the YearGamerNode.comEddie, Dan, Jason, and Mike discuss eight candidates for GamerNode's 2011 Game of the Year and reveal the esteemed winner.You’ve seen the nominees and winners for GamerNode’s Special Honors and Best of 2011 Nodie Awards. Now it’s time for the biggest virtual trophy of them all.
It took a lot of deliberation, some of which you can listen to here in VS Node 21: Games of the Year, a podcast discussing the GotY nominees and two honorable mentions at greater length. We allowed six nominees this time instead of the usual five because of how many great games there were to choose from, but in the end, we did manage to narrow it down to a single winner.
Listen to find out who took home the title of 2011 GamerNode Game of the Year, and of course feel free to chime in via our comments section on the site, on Facebook, and on Twitter using the #NodieAwards hashtag. We always love to hear from you and to talk games together.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Dragonborn" by Jeremy Soule for Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, 2011.
Links:
Deus Ex: Human Revolution Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/deus-ex-human-revolution-review-3/
Batman: Arkham City Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/batman-arkham-city-review/
Dead Space 2 Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/dead-space-2-review/
Bastion Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/bastion-review/
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-review/
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/uncharted-3-drakes-deception-review/
Skyrim Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-review/
Portal 2 Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/portal-2-review/
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_murpho_
Email us at - vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} com http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode21_17Jan2012.mp3Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:46:00 EST71:13Bethesda, Eidos, Warner Bros., EA, Visceral Games, Naughty Dog, Sony, Valve, Nintendo, Square EnixyesVS Node 20: Through Videogame-Colored GlassesGamerNode.comEddie, Dan, and Greg introduce the new GN and our new, experiential review style, delving into what's wrong with traditional reviews and where things go from here.Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, and Greg Galiffa introduce the brand-new GamerNode website and review philosophy, then expand that discussion to encompass the traditional game review process, why it's outdated, and what changes should be and are being made to improve the readers' experience. How should games critics be talking about games in an effort to elevate the discourse surrounding the medium? What's to be expected from GN and our thoughtful, meaningful, experiential review style moving forward? Listen and find out.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "The Times They Are a-Changin'" by Bob Dylan, 1964.
Links:
Skyrim Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-review/
TubeHero Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/tubehero-review/
The Failings of Uncharted 3 - http://www.gamernode.com/the-failings-of-uncharted-3/
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Greg's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GregGaliffa
Email us at - vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} com http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode20_12Dec2011.mp3Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:46:00 EST46:37review, critique, Bastion, Uncharted, redesign, experience, Where Is My Heart?, indie, Modern WarfareyesVS Node 19: The Industry MacarenaGamerNode.comEddie, Dan, and Mike chat about the movings and shakings of the industry: trends in game design/consumption and the holiday inundation.Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, and Mike Murphy take this pre-holiday-rush opportunity to discuss games that indicate shifts in the industry, then go on to express their disdain for the lopsided yearly videogame release schedule, as well as suggest ways to approach such gamer problems. Catherine, L.A. Noire, Heavy Rain, El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron, Bastion, and more all find their way into this month's show.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Rapunzel" by Shoji Meguro, Kenichi Tsuchiya, Atsushi Kitajoh, Pablo de Sarasate for Atlus' Catherine, 2011.
Links:
Catherine Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/10794-catherine-review/index.html
El Shaddai Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/10963-el-shaddai-ascension-of-the-metatron-review/index.html
L.A. Noire Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/10547-la-noire-review/index.html
Heavy Rain Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/8846-heavy-rain-review/index.html
Bastion Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/10756-bastion-review/index.html
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_
Email us at - vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} com http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode19_23Sep2011.mp3Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:22:00 EDT39:35Atlus, Rockstar, Quantic Dream, Ignition, Supergiant, Christmas, genre, debate, THQ, BioShock, Irrational, 2KyesVS Node Replay: July 2011GamerNode.comEddie, Dan, Mike, and Jason talk betas, wattage, and Morgan Freeman... or something like that.Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Jason Fanelli talk about the games, or at least the betas and early code they've played in June and July. The Uncharted 3 and Journey betas, inFAMOUS 2, and the impressive XBLA title, Bastion, are all up for discussion in this Replay.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro audio from the trailer for Supergiant Games' Bastion, 2011.
Links:
Bastion Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/10756-bastion-review/index.html
Journey Hands-On Preview - http://www.gamernode.com/previews/10690-journey-hands-on-preview/index.html
Is the inFAMOUS franchise finished? - http://www.gamernode.com/features/10723-is-the-infamous-franchise-finished/index.html
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_
Email us at - vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} com http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/replayJuly2011.mp3Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:15:00 EDT39:04Sony, Naughty Dog, ThatGameCompany, Microsoft, Supergiant, Sucker Punch, Drake, Flower, ColeyesVS Node 18: PrE-3 ChatterGamerNode.comEddie, Jason, Dan, and Mike gear up for E3 2011.Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Mike Murphy anticipate and speculate about E3 2011. From what the big three -- Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft -- have in store (Project Cafe, anyone?), to all the big and small titles that will be on display at the show, to predictions about big reveals and the things that will be most impressive, the GamerNode crew exhausts the topic just enough to get prepared for the triple-E extravaganza in Los Angeles next week.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Earth" by Jesper Kyd for Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed II, 2009.
Links:
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_
Email us at - vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode18_31May2011.mp3Tue, 31 May 2011 21:35:00 EDT47:47Bethesda, Valve, EA, Ubisoft, Capcom, BioWare, Rockstar, Bungie, 2K, Konami, Namco, Square-EnixyesVS Node Replay: May 2011GamerNode.comEddie, Jason, Dan, and Mike discuss a few games and a gaming OUTAGE from April and May.Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Mike Murphy talk about the games they've played in April and May, and then take a moment to reflect on the Great PlayStation Network Crash of 2011. Games on the playlist include Brink, Portal 2, Prince of Persia Classic Trilogy HD, Gears of War 3, and SOCOM 4. Things tie up with a lead-in to VS Node 18, this year's pre-E3 show, soon to follow the Replay.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Wing Cap Mario" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's Super Mario 64, 1996.
Links:
Brink review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/10541-brink-review/index.html
Portal 2 review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/10478-portal-2-review/index.html
Prince of Persia Trilogy review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/10534-prince-of-persia-classic-trilogy-hd-review/index.html
What the Sony Debacle Teaches Us - http://www.gamernode.com/features/10517-what-the-sony-debacle-teaches-us/index.html
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_
Email us at - vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/replayMay2011.mp3Wed, 18 May 2011 11:35:00 EST39:07Bethesda, Valve, EA, Microsoft, Sony, Splash Damage, Epic, Ubisoft, Zipper InteractiveyesVS Node Replay: February 2011GamerNode.comEddie, Jason, Dan, and Mike chat about what they've been playing in 2011.VS Node is back in action for 2011! Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Mike Murphy talk about the games they've been playing this year, and have a grand old time doing it. Games include Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, Dead Space 2, Trinity: Souls of Zill O'll, Two Worlds II, Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, Stacking, Nier, Bulletstorm, and a hint of PixelJunk Shooter 2.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Take You For A Ride" remix, from Capcom's Marvel vs. Capcom 3, 2011.
Links:
Marvel vs. Capcom 3 review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/10241-marvel-vs-capcom-3-fate-of-two-worlds-review/index.html
Dead Space 2 review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/10185-dead-space-2-review/index.html
Two Worlds II review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/10238-two-worlds-ii-review/index.html
Stacking review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/10217-stacking-review/index.html
Nier review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/10202-nier-review/index.html
PixelJunk Shooter 2 review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/10272-pixeljunk-shooter-2-review/index.html
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_
Email us at - vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/replayFebruary2011.mp3Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:19:00 EST47:16Capcom, EA, Visceral, Topware, SouthPeak, Double Fine, Square Enix, Cavia, Q-Games, Amnesia, Tecmo KoeiyesVS Node: Game of the Year Edition 2010GamerNode.comEddie, Jason, Mike, and Dan present and discuss the nominees and winners of the 2010 Nodie Awards!Welcome to GamerNode's 2010 Nodie Awards!
Once again, GamerNode has improved upon our annual awards presentation, and will be bringing you our most extensive list of Nodie Awards categories and nominees in our 5-year history. For 2010, which was yet another epic year of gaming, each individual Nodie Award category initially highlighted the five nominees the GN staff felt were most worthy of recognition after the long and arduous narrowing-down process held at GN HQ.
During the last days of 2010, GamerNode revealed the winners, in four groups, capping the event off with this, the VS Node Podcast: Game of the Year Edition, to coincide with the final day and our 2010 Game of the Year winner.
Links to all 28 categories and over 75 total nominees and their GN reviews can be found at the main article's link below. You can pick and choose the awards that are most important to you, or you can click through each and every page in sequence using the numbered links at the bottom of the article to get the full 2010 Nodie Awards experience.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010.
Links:
The 2010 Nodie Awards - http://www.gamernode.com/features/9978-2010-nodie-awards/index.html
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_murpho_
Email us at - vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode_gotyedition.mp3Fri, 31 Dec 2010 05:35:00 EST78:53Mass Effect, Heavy Rain, God of War, Assassin's Creed, Red Dead Redemption, Starcraft II, Alan Wake, Super Mario Galaxy, Halo, Call of Duty Black OpsyesVS Node Replay: November 2010GamerNode.comEddie, Jason, Dan, and Tyler discuss the many great games of NovemberEddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Tyler Cameron talk about the finer points of the games of November 2010. Kinect, Goldeneye, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, Donkey Kong Country Returns, Gran Turismo 5, nail'd, The Sly Collection, Pac-Man Championship Edition DX, and The UnderGarden are all on the table in this podcast.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Jungle Groove" originally composed by Robin Beanland, Eveline Fischer, and David Wise for Nintendo's Donkey Kong Country, 1994.
Links:
CoD: Black Ops review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9809-call-of-duty-black-ops-review/index.html
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9820-assassins-creed-brotherhood-review/index.html
Gran Turismo 5 review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9828-gran-turismo-5-review/index.html
nail'd review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9839-naild-review/index.html
The Sly Collection review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9815-the-sly-collection-review/index.html
The UnderGarden review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9819-the-undergarden-review/index.html
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Tyler's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/tylertr0n
Email us at - vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/replayNovember2010.mp3Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:35:00 EST47:39Activision, Disney, Ubisoft, Sony, Nintendo, Deep Silver, Sucker Punch, Atari, Microsoft, Nintendo, Kinect, RareyesVS Node 17: Why We Play GamesGamerNode.com...and what developers should do about itEddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli are joined by GamerNode's Old Skool columnist George Brandes for a discussion about the reasons we play video games, from escapism to competition to simply enjoying a story, and EVERYTHING in between. They also comment on what developers and publishers should be doing to improve their products and the games industry as a whole in light of the things that motivate gamers to play.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "To Zanarkanrd" by Nobuo Uematsu for Square's Final Fantasy X, 2001.
Links:
Why play is vital — no matter your age: Stuart Brown on TED.com - http://blog.ted.com/2009/03/12/stuart_brown_play/
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Email us at - vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode17_20Nov2010.mp3Sat, 20 Nov 2010 21:55:00 EST61:25Call of Duty, Black Ops, Capcom, Madden, RPG, FPS, RTS, sport, Fallout, Mass Effect, Nintendo, UnchartedyesVS Node Replay: October 2010GamerNode.comEddie, Jason, Mike, and Dan discuss NY Comic Con and the games of OctoberEddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Mike Murphy, and Dan Crabtree talk about the games of October 2010, as well as offering looks ahead at some of the games that were shown at New York Comic Con.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "The Hero's Journey" by Nitin Sawhney for Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, 2010.
Links:
Warren Spector interview - http://www.gamernode.com/interviews/9719-gamernode-sits-with-warren-spector/index.html
Alan Wake: The Writer review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9690-alan-wake-the-writer/index.html
Fallout: New Vegas review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9715-fallout-new-vegas/index.html
NBA Jam review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9653-nba-jam/index.html
Rock Band 3 review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9758-rock-band-3/index.html
Power Gig review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9716-power-gig-rise-of-the-sixstring/index.html
Enslaved review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9698-enslaved-odyssey-to-the-west/index.html
Dead Space: Ignition review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9646-dead-space-ignition/index.html
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Email us at - vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/replayOctober2010.mp3Wed, 10 Nov 2010 03:11:00 EDT56:40Capcom, Disney, Harmonix, Bethesda, EA, Ninja Theory, Remedy, Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Sega, Marvel, VisceralyesVS Node No Bounds: We Like Games With Tits?GamerNode.comThe GamerNode team gets off track, talks titties, and cracks a bunch of jokes, in part at ourselves.Eddie, Jason, Kyle, Mike, Dan, and Ashley are more than just great podcasters; they're also good at BSing and joking around about titties, cross-dressing, and anything else. These are the outtakes from September's shows.
Interlude, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010.
Links:
GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Kyle's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/KyleMHilliard
Email us at - vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/nobounds16_10Oct2010.mp3Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:43:00 EDT14:11Mass Effect, Alan Wake, RDR, Red Dead, Homefront, teleportation, college, breasts, North KoreayesVS Node Replay: September 2010GamerNode.comHey, guess what! More than just Halo: Reach came out in September, and Jason, Mike, and Dan talk about them all.Jason Fanelli, Mike Murphy, and Dan Crabtree have a jolly little chat about September's game releases. Dan loves NHL 11, Mike loves Civilization V, Jason loves Professor Layton and the Unwound Future, and they're all down with Halo: Reach. On top of those, there's a lot of zombie-killing going on in Dead Rising 2.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Sirius" by The Alan Parsons Project, 1982.
Links:
Professor Layton and the Unwound Future review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9568-professor-layton-and-the-unwound-future/index.html
Halo: Reach review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9550-halo-reach/index.html
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Email us at - vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/replaySeptember2010.mp3Thu, 07 Oct 2010 02:51:00 EDT37:55Capcom, 2K, Nintendo, EA, Take Two, Electronic Arts, Bungie, October, previewyesVS Node 16: Bored Out of Our MindsGamerNode.comThe GamerNode staff gets together to discuss the games that bore them, why this happens, and what can be done to prevent it.Eddie, Jason, Mike, Kyle, Anthony, and Ashley do some complaining about the problem of boredom in gaming. They cover the games, genres, and components of games that stand against their overall "fun factor," as well as the summer doldrums, strategies to avoid losing interest, and a few of the design choices that can prevent that from happening. They also talk about the joys of running on walls, the pleasure of 30 pages of in-game text, and the value of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind technology.
Versus Node theme: "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro: MC Chris stand-up.
Links:
GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_
Kyle's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/KyleMHilliard
Email us at - vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode16_17Sep2010.mp3Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:52:00 EDT50:38Resident Evil, Prince of Persia, Kingdom Hearts, Chrono Trigger, Mafia II, Pokemon, Oblivion, Fallout 3yesVS Node No Bounds: Drippin' Wit GreaseGamerNode.comBreaking news, every-night-of-the-week combat, and greasy names can all derail a podcast in progress.Eddie, Jason, Dan, Mike, and Kyle find their Replay podcast derailed on a few occasions thanks to breaking news, irrelevant facts, terrible game titles, and awesome character names.
Interlude, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010.
Links:
GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Kyle's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/KyleMHilliard
Email us at - vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/noboundsAugust2010.mp3Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:43:00 EDT03:30EA, 2K, Nintendo, Ubisoft, Capcom, Eidos, Take Two, Square Enix, Electronic Arts, Disney, PlayboyyesVS Node Replay: August 2010GamerNode.comThere are a lot more games to talk about in August than there were in July, and this extra large Replay 'cast does just that.Jason Fanelli, Eddie Inzauto, Mike Murphy, Dan Crabtree, and rookie GamerNode staffer Kyle Hilliard talk about the games of August 2010. Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days, Mafia II, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Metroid: Other M, BioShock 2, Dead Rising: Case Zero, Ys Seven, Shank, and others are examined on a notably sarcastic, but funny and informative show this month. If you're interested in any of these games, check out what the GN crew has to say. "Car battery plus ceiling fan plus chainsaw plus chainsaw plus chainsaw plus chainsaw." You'll understand later.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Mr. Roboto" by Styx, 1983.
Links:
Kane & Lynch 2 review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9405-kane-lynch-2-dog-days/index.html
Mafia II review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9449-mafia-ii/index.html
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9393-lara-croft-and-the-guardian-of-light/index.html
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9412-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-the-game/index.html
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Email us at - vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/replayAugust2010.mp3Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:29:00 EDT46:22EA, 2K, Nintendo, Ubisoft, Capcom, Eidos, Take Two, Square Enix, Electronic Arts, Disney, PlayboyyesVS Node Replay: July 2010GamerNode.comJason, Eddie, and Mike chat about the games of July 2010, along with some older titles.Jason Fanelli, Eddie Inzauto, and Mike Murphy discuss the few games that made it to store shelves and download queues during July 2010. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, NCAA Football 11, LIMBO, Red Dead Redemption, Alan Wake: The Signal, and Dragon Quest IX comprise the majority of the show, followed by our dread of the money due to be spent this fall on a huge selection of games through year-end.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "I Need Mo' Allowance" by The Beets for Nikelodeon's Doug, 1991.
Links:
BlazBLue: Continuum Shift review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9362-blazblue-continuum-shift/index.html
NCAA Football 11 review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9310-ncaa-football-11/index.html
LIMBO review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9346-limbo/index.html
Alan Wake: The Signal review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9357-alan-wake-the-signal/index.html
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_
Email us at - vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} com http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/replayJuly2010.mp3Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:56:00 EDT39:24GamerNode, EA, THQ, Valve, Ubisoft, Rockstar, 2K, Take Two, Electronic Arts, Disney, ActivisionyesVS Node No Bounds: Wassamatta You? Gimme Money!GamerNode.comThe guys at GN sometimes forget they're recording. Here are the outtakes from the June Replay show.Eddie, Jason, and Dan stray wildly off topic and have a great time doing so. Cotton commercials, South Park, Jeopardy, Transformers, Tiger Woods, and bad Italian accents abound in this brief No Bounds selection.
Interlude, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010.
Links:
GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtreehttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/noboundsJune2010.mp3Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:37:00 EDT4:23Guitar Hero, Singularity, Tiger Woods, GamerNode, subtitles, CartmanyesVS Node Replay: June 2010 & The VS Node E3 RecapGamerNode.comJason, Eddie, and Dan recall the games they played throughout June, then move on to everything that was on hand at this year's E3.Jason Fanelli hosts a dual-purpose VS Node Replay show this month, in which he, Eddie Inzauto, and Dan Crabtree not only discuss the games they've been playing at home, but also recount their experiences from E3 2010. Alpha Protocol, Sin & Punishment, Red Dead Redemption, Singularity, Transformers, Portal 2, XCOM, Dead Space 2, Homefront, WWE All Stars, Journey, Fable III, Marvel vs Capcom 3, Spec Ops, Epic Mickey, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, and others find their way into the discussion this time around, and what a lively one it is.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010.
Links:
A Gateway to E3 Excellence: GN's Preview Roundup - http://www.gamernode.com/features/9242-a-gateway-to-e3-excellence-gns-preview-roundup/index.html
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Email us at - vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} com http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/replayJune2010.mp3Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:06:00 EDT67:42GamerNode, EA, THQ, Valve, Ubisoft, Rockstar, 2K, Take Two, Electronic Arts, Disney, ActivisionyesVS Node 15: Critical MassGamerNode.comEddie, Jason, Brad, and Kyle give a collective critique of the videogame review process.Eddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli are joined by Kyle Stallock and Gamecritics.com's Brad Gallaway for a discussion about videogame reviews and the critical process. The guys explain what they think reviews should accomplish, explore the differences between review and critique, discuss commitment to the process, complain about bad writing, and even touch on "thoughtcrime" versus research, among plenty of other things on this "interesting" show.
Versus Node theme: "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro: "Please Please Me" by The Beatles, 1963.
Links:
GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com
Game Critics - http://www.gamecritics.com
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Brad's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BradGallaway
Kyle's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/coyotegreyhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode15_11Jun2010.mp3Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:25:00 EDT47:00Ebert, movies, westerns, Godfather, Red Dead, Mass Effect, Street Fighter IV, ratings, scores, videogames, GamerNodeyesVS Node No Bounds: Shaq-Fu RedemptionGamerNode.comIt's a double No Bounds this time, with outtakes from our past two shows.Two shows' worth of No Bounds featuring Jason Fanelli, Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, and Matt Erazo begins with Shaquille O'Neal, ends with Braid, and covers topics such as Eddie's opulent abode, videogame clones, dirty gamer showers, escapism, and the dystopian future where Capcom is a bad guy.
"Stay sweet."
Versus Node theme and interlude, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010.
Links:
GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Matt's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/mattamusprimehttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/nobounds14_03Jun2010.mp3Thu, 03 Jun 2010 03:33:00 EDT9:10Red Dead Redemption, Dante's Inferno, 3D Dot Game Heroes, Atlus, Activision, videogames, GamerNodeyesVS Node Replay: May 2010GamerNode.comJason, Eddie, Mike, and Dan recap and revisit the games of May 2010.Jason Fanelli hosts the first edition of GamerNode's VS Node Replay, as he, Eddie Inzauto, Mike Murphy, and Dan Crabtree discuss what has been released and what they've been playing during May 2010. Super Mario Galaxy 2, Skate 3, Alan Wake, UFC Undisputed 2010, Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, 3D Dot Game Heroes, Red Dead Redemption, Split/Second, ModNation Racers, Blur, and Zeno Clash others are all on the agenda, and the guys have plenty to say about them.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Super Mario Galaxy," by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's Super Mario Galaxy, 2007.
Links:
Super Mario Galaxy 2 review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9146-super-mario-galaxy-2/index.html
Skate 3 review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9117-skate-3/index.html
Alan Wake review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9098-alan-wake/index.html
UFC Undisputed 2010 review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9141-ufc-undisputed-2010/index.html
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9138-prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands/index.html
3D Dot Game Heroes review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9129-3d-dot-game-heroes/index.html
Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9121-zeno-clash-ultimate-edition/index.html
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Email us at - vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} com http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/replayMay2010.mp3Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:34:00 EDT49:52GamerNode, EA, THQ, Remedy, Ubisoft, Rockstar, Atlus, Take Two, Electronic Arts, Disney, ActivisionyesVS Node 14: All Hyped UpGamerNode.comEddie, Matt, and Dan discuss the effects of hype on the videogame industry, and reveal the upcoming games they're excited to play.Dan Crabtree and Matt Erazo join host Eddie Inzauto to talk about the hype train in the videogame industry. From marketing srategy, to community involvement, to the effects of sequels, to the way hype alters the final gameplay experience, the sans-Fanelli trio of gamers touch on a number of related topics. Does hype condition us to believe what is told to us about games, or does it have the opposite affect, producing more disappointments and surprises than one would be subject to with fewer prior influences? Additionally, will May 2010 spell certain doom for gamers' wallets with the release of 3D Dot Game Heroes, Lost Planet 2, Skate 3, Alan Wake, Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, Red Dead Redemption, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Modnation Racers, UFC Undisputed 2010, and the rest of the month's lineup?
Also mentioned in this episode: Borderlands, Monster Hunter Tri, Nier, Turok, Final Fantasy XIII, Splinter Cell Conviction, BioShock, Dante's Inferno, God of War, Left 4 Dead, Devil May Cry, Halo: Reach, SleepIsDeath, Super Street Fighter IV, etc.
Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "You Can't Always Get What You Want," by The Rolling Stones, 1969.
Links:
GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com
Genre: Moving On - http://www.gamernode.com/columns/11-eddie-inzauto/9043-/index.html
GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Matt's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/mattamusprime
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
SleepIsDeath - http://www.sleepisdeath.net
SIDtube - http://www.sidtube.com
Email us at - vsnode {at] gamernode [dot} com http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode14_29Apr2010.mp3Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:57:00 EDT40:55GamerNode, hype, Capcom, Activision, Visceral, 2K, EA, Electronic Arts, Brainy GameryesVS Node No Bounds: PAX East 2010 Day 2 Recap (aka: The GamerToad Podcast)GamerNode.comThe second day of PAX East 2010 is over, and GamerNode has plenty to say about it.Mike Murphy recorded a podcast about everything he saw during day 2 at PAX East 2010 as Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, and the others listened in, but with some heavy editing and internet magic, GamerNode has managed to come away with a more balanced discussion of the crew's Penny-Arcade Expo day 2 experience. Skate 3, Mafia II, Crackdown 2, APB, Shank, Two Worlds II, Splinter Cell Conviction are all touched upon along with karaoke, drinks, and a panel about the greatest games of all time. The end of the podcast has been left mostly untouched to give faithful VS Node listeners a little taste of the insanity of the earlier parts of the recording and the state of certain podcasters. Enjoy.
Thanks to Lady Gaga for the awesome background music, and to Brian Schulman for the rad No Bounds interlude.
Links:
GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/noboundsPAXE102_30Mar2010.mp3Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:19:00 EST19:07Penny-Arcade Expo, PAX East, videogames, karaoke, bar, Arnold Schwarzenegger, GamerNode, KotakuyesVS Node No Bounds: PAX East 2010 Day 1 RecapGamerNode.comMembers of the GamerNode squad give their collective reaction to the first day of PAX East.Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Mike Murphy, Matt Boyle, and Taylor Nikola discuss the ups and downs of the first day of PAX East 2010, from game previews, control schemes, and Pokewalkers to after-parties, good eats, and male-pattern baldness. Dementium II, Secret Files: Tunguska, Shank, Splinter Cell Conviction, Prince of Persia: The Forgotton Sands, and more all find a way into the discussion before Jason falls asleep, thus ending the show.
Side note: Ubisoft = Ubiquitous Software.
Links:
GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/noboundsPAXE101_29Mar2010.mp3Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:01:00 EST12:58Penny-Arcade Expo, PAX East, videogames, food, guitar, bar, Kotaku, G4, GamerNodeyesVS Node 13: Do You Want Files With That?GamerNode.comEddie, Jason, Matt, and Kyle discuss the pros and cons of videogame DLC.Kyle Stallock and Matt Erazo join Eddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli to talk downloadable content in Versus Node's 13th episode. The era of digital distribution is upon us, and more publishers are delivering DLC to consumers as a post-purchase transaction model to both profit from and provide for the gaming community. These passionate members of said community give their thoughts on which practices are actually good for gamers and which they'd rather see take a hike. They also examine a few specific examples to see if they're really worth the money, and discuss the player response to DLC and different ways we consume these products in general.
Intro: "You Pay For What You Get" by Dave Matthews Band, 1994. Outro: "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" by Jack Norworth and Albert Von Tilzer, performed by Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly, 1949.
Links:
GamerNode's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Matt's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/mattamusprime
Kyle's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/coyotegrey
8bit Bar - http://8bitbar.comhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode13_02Mar2010.mp3Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:13:00 EST49:01Madden, Heavy Rain, Resident Evil, Assassin's Creed, Dragon Age, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, PSN, Xbox Live, MMO, PC, consoleyesVS Node No Bounds: Episodes From Online GamingGamerNode.comEddie, Jason, Tyler, Mike, and Matt share stories about online gaming and berate Gamecrush.com.Eddie, Jason, Tyler, Mike, and Matt share their experiences with online gaming and then move on to examine a reprehensible website that objectifies women just like strip clubs do.
00:00 - The Wii friend code system sucks. GN guys can't find it. Tyler wants to lie about the games he plays.
01:20 - A famous Tyler quote. His latest public shaming in Modern Warfare 2 on Xbox Live.
04:06 - Matt's French connection in Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory.
04:50 - Moms on Xbox Live. Eddie has no funny stories.
05:28 - Girls on Xbox Live. Gamecrush.com. Krogan balls.
12:19 - We know who's behind all this....
Music courtesy of Brian Schulman, 2007.
Links:
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManfFanelli
Tyler's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/tyler_ca
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_
Matt's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/mattamusprimehttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/nobounds12b_01Feb2010.mp3Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:43:00 EST12:40VS, versus, GamerNode, Xbox Live, online gaming, Modern Warfare, Krogan, Wii, webcam showsyesVS Node No Bounds: Krogan BallsGamerNode.comEddie, Jason, Tyler, Mike, and Matt mostly laugh about Krogan testcles in the middle of a Mass Effect discussion.In the last episode of the VS Node Podcast, Eddie, Jason, Tyler, Mike, and Matt thoroughly explored the Mass Effect franchise, but even that wasn't enough. Here on No Bounds, the guys discuss what Jason claims is the most importnt aspect of that virtual universe -- the fact that Krogans have four balls. Brace yourselves....
00:00 - Tyler's former GameStop job and spineless store manager.
02:32 - Seth Green as Joker. Scars on Mass Effect 2 characters, wooing women, scars, tattoos, Agent Zero, and wild sex.
04:30 - Matt does nothing but play video games all day.
04:47 - Krogan balls.
08:33 - Elcor impressions. More Krogan balls.
11:43 - Mike's Mass Effect 2 boner. Jason's home menagerie. Gaming in 2010. Krogan balls.
Music courtesy of Brian Schulman, 2007.
Links:
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManfFanelli
Tyler's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/tyler_ca
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_
Matt's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/mattamusprimehttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/nobounds12a_01Feb2010.mp3Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:17:00 EST13:10VS, versus, GamerNode, Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, BioWare, Krogan, sex, GameStop, JokeryesVS Node 12: A Massive EffectGamerNode.comEddie, Jason, Matt, Mike, and Tyler have a roundtable discussion about the Mass Effect franchise and Eddie reviews Mass Effect 2.Tyler Cameron, Mike Murphy, and Matt Erazo join Eddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli for a roundtable discussion of the Mass Effect franchise. They focus on Mass Effect's impact on players, what it did right, where it went wrong, its significance for gaming, and where we want the sequel to take us, and then Eddie offers up his early thoughts on the first 22 hours of Mass Effect 2 in what turns into a full review of the improved and impressive sequel.
00:00 - Welcome. Introductions.
03:14 - Mass Effect roundtable discussion and comparison.
29:05 - Interlude 1
29:21 - Mass Effect roundtable discussion and comparison, continued.
38:03 - Hopes for Mass Effect 2. What we're most excited for.
48:38 - Interlude 2.
48:51 - Additional thoughts.
53:48 - Mass Effect 2 review.
76:35 - Thanks. Outro.
Intro: "From the Wreckage." Interlude 1: "Feros." Interlude 2: "Battling Saren." Outro: "Sovereign's Theme." All music by Jack Wall and Sam Hulick for BioWare's Mass Effect, 2007.
Links:
GamerNode's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_
Matt's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/mattamusprime
Tyler's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/tyler_cahttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode12_26Jan2010.mp3Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:23:00 EST78:05VS, versus, GamerNode, Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, BioWare, Shepard, dialogue, rpg, shooteryesVS Node 11: The Game of the Games of the DecadeGamerNode.comVS Node turns into a game show to help Eddie, Jason, Dan, Creighton, and Jeff decide the Games of the Decade.Dan Crabtree, Creighton DeSimone, and Jeffrey Matulef join Eddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli to play "The Game of the Games of the Decade." The group narrows down an initial list of 61 titles released between 2000 and 2009 -- one by one -- to determine a top 10, top 5, and number 1 game of the last decade. A thorough and fun discussion kicks off the new decade with a bang, and our biggest show yet.
00:00 - Intro.
00:52 - Welcome. Guests. Technical difficulties.
02:08 - 2010! Happy New Year! New decade means many "Game of the Decade" lists.
02:51 - The rules of The Game of the Games of the Decade.
04:06 - The first elimination is...
07:04 - The first OBJECTION! Back to back, even!
13:14 - We crack the top 50 with...
21:03 - The top 40 begins with...
35:56 - On to the top 30...
42:28 - The top 25. "There they are in all their splendor."
46:40 - Interlude.
47:16 - And we're back...
54:36 - The first to fall from the top 20 is...
77:20 - The Top Ten Games of the Decade are...
78:54 - Pick one. The Game of the Decade.
84:48 - "Top 5" honors.
86:44 - How important is an arbitrary time period for creating "best of" lists?
88:32 - Thanks. Plugs. Outro.
Intro: "Entrance of the Gladiators" by Julius Fucik, 1897. Interlude: "Ocean" by Kenta Nagata, Hajime Wakai, Toru Minegishi, and Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, 2002. Outro: "The Opened Way" by Ko Otani for Sony Computer Entertainment's Shadow of the Colossus, 2005.
Links:
GamerNode's 2009 Nodie Awards - http://www.gamernode.com/features/8633-2009-nodie-awards/index.html
Bleep Bloop - http://www.collegehumor.com/bleepbloop
Challenging Conventions - http://www.thegamereviews.com/articles-Challenging%20Conventions.html
GamerNode's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree
Jeff's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/MrDurandPierrehttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode11_04Jan2010.mp3Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:15:00 EST93:37VS, versus, GamerNode, Decade, best of, video games, videogames, awards, honorsyesVS Node 10: Naughty or NiceGamerNode.comEddie, Jason, and Tyler talk about morality systems and the choices players make in videogames.Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, and Tyler Cameron laugh through a discussion about morality in videogames, but still manage to think critically about the topic at hand. In an interesting discussion, they approach the material from a variety of angles and come out with some good insight and a better understanding of what makes such systems better or worse.
00:00 - Welcome. Introductions. Weather.
01:48 - What we've been playing. Assassin's Creed II, Uncharted 2, Left 4 Dead 2, inFAMOUS, Prototype, and a quick breakdown of Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer.
07:56 - Morality systems in games.
09:11 - What makes a videogame morality system a good one?
13:40 - Fitting polar "good" and "bad" roles. Shades of gray. Missing out on aspects of gameplay.
17:00 - Embracing neutrality. Why have a morality system at all?
19:39 - From a narrative perspective rather than a gameplay perspective.
21:07 - Morrigan's facade, and how women want to sleep with men who are mean to them. The morality of infidelity.
22:43 - Conversation DERAILED.
23:00 - Transposing one's own morality onto characters who have a limited range of responses.
25:54 - Choices bridging multiple games in a series. How Mass Effect 2 will do this.
28:37 - Back to morality. Alternate definitions of right and wrong.
33:43 - Games that would be improved by adding or removing a morality system.
37:23 - Micro-consequences vs. game-changing choices. Obvious vs. ambiguous choices. Save/load tactic vs. forced closure.
40:59 - What do you want to see implemented in future games?
45:27 - Thanks, upcoming GamerNode STUFF, and outro.
Intro: "Mass Effect Theme" by Jack Wall and Sam Hulick for BioWare and EA Games' Mass Effect, 2007. Outro: "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," performed by David Seville, 1980.
Links:
Gameplay's Uncanny Valley - http://www.gamernode.com/columns/11-/8548-/index.html
GamerNode's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/bigmanfanelli http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode10_06Dec2009.mp3Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:38:00 EST46:51VS, versus, GamerNode, morality, good, evil, christmas, choice, dialog, karmayesVS Node No Bounds: Nintendo's A Retard and Fox News Thinks You Are Too!GamerNode.comEddie, Jason, Mike, and Dan criticize Nintendo and Fox News in GamerNode's VS Node No Bounds.You've listened to the latest episode of the VS Node Podcast, but what didn't you get to hear? In this edition of VS Node No Bounds, Eddie, Jason, Mike, and Dan criticize Nintendo's failure to join the 21st century and Fox News' wildly deceptive, uninformed, and unintelligent reporting on the topic of videogames.
00:00 - What consoles get the most playtime, and why "Nintendo's a ... retard."
02:11 - Fox News condemns Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Jason wants to be on the show.
04:18 - The on-air discussion, a well-timed spoiler warning, and the difference between parents and loincloth-clad barbarians.
Music courtesy of Brian Schulman, 2007.
Links:
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManfFanelli
Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtreehttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/nobounds9_21Nov2009.mp3Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:35:00 EST7:44VS, versus, GamerNode, Bill O'Reilly, sex, drugs, violence, Mass Effect, xbox live, economic downturn, yesVS Node 9: I Did It for the 'ChievosGamerNode.comEddie, Jason, Mike, and Dan discuss achievements, trophies, in-game rewards, and the value of each.Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Mike Murphy, and Dan Crabtree look at a few of the latest releases, then dive into a discussion about videogame achievements, trophies, and rewards in general.
00:00 - Welcome. Achievement unlocked! Introductions.
01:06 - What we've been playing. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and "the scene." Dragon Age: Origins.
07:50 - Natal launch detailed. Coming November 2010 for 80 dollars or less.
09:20 - Achievements and Rewards discussion.
09:33 - Are you an "achievement junkie"?
13:08 - Achievements and trophies as motivation to play.
16:55 - Achievements/trophies reiterating and reinforcing existing in-game goals.
20:02 - Player-created goals and their relationship to achievements/trophies. Developers preempting players.
22:54 - Can a game rely on achievements/trophies as its only rewards structure? Tying achievements/trophies to in-game rewards. Modern Warfare 2, Uncharted 2, Borderlands.
26:20 - Avatar awards. A middle ground.
27:49 - Importance of achievements/trophies to gamers. What was your first? Nostalgia vs. score padding. Jason's getting ready for Assassin's Creed II.
32:22 - Completion. In how many games have you earned 1000 gamerscore or a platinum trophy.
35:29 - Can a game's rewards structure make or break that game?
37:50 - Social validation: "Whose is bigger?"
39:22 - Scalable achievements and trophies.
40:46 - The most ridiculous achievements/trophies?
45:15 - Can a game exist with no rewards? Maybe Superman 64...
47:18 - Thanks, plugs, shoutouts, and outro. Gamers with hearts.
Intro, Microsoft Xbox 360 startup and achievement sounds. Outro, Sony PlayStation 3 startup and trophy sounds.
Links:
GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com
GamerNode's Modern Warfare 2 review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/8480-/index.html
GamerNode's Uncharted 2 review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/8360-/index.html
GamerNode's Borderlands review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/8447-/index.html
GamerNode's Academy of Champions Soccer review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/8481-/index.html
Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/bigmanfanellihttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode9_13Nov2009.mp3Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:16:00 EST51:04VS, versus, GamerNode, xbox live, PSN, dashboard, XMB, Sony, Microsoft, 360, PS3yesVS Node No Bounds: Pirates and Demos and Bobby, Oh My!GamerNode.comEddie, Jason, and Kyle go overboard during their discussion, bringing you GamerNode's first edition of VS Node No Bounds.You've listened to the latest episode of the VS Node Podcast, but what didn't you get to hear? The first ever VS Node No Bounds features snippets of discussion between Eddie, Jason, and Kyle that came up on recording day outside of your regularly scheduled podcast programming. This time it had to do with Bobby Kotick's evil plans, porn in videogames, piracy, and demos... not to mention Kyle's filthy mouth.
00:00 - Bobby Kotick's evil plans.
01:07 - Harmonix's values. Rock Band vs. Guitar Hero.
02:04 - Porn in videogames.
02:23 - Game companies screwing with game pirates.
04:05 - Which games should be anime?
05:27 - Piracy's value to publishers. An extended demo. Demo/prologue ideas.
11:53 - Kyle curses like a sailor. Even in school.
Music courtesy of Brian Schulman, 2007.
Links:
GamerNode: http://www.gamernode.com
Kyle Stallock's Ludic Dreams - http://www.ludicdreams.com
Eddie's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bigmanfanelli
Kyle's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/coyotegreyhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/nobounds8_23Sep2009.mp3Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:17:00 EDT12:42VS, versus, GamerNode, Steam, Valve, porn, piracy, securerom, drm, xbox liveyesVS Node 8: What Are Ya Buyin, Stranger?GamerNode.comEddie, Jason, and Kyle talk retail, resale, and digital distribution in the latest VS Node Podcast.Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, and GamerNode contributor Kyle Stallock cover a number of topics ranging from racism, to Twitter, to console price wars and the business of videogames, finally settling into a discussion of the various methods of video-game distribution, their importance and implications, and the future of videogame sales.
00:00 - Welcome! Introductions.
01:19 - What we've been playing. Wolfenstein. Street Fighter IV. BlazBlue. Electronic masturbation. The Beatles: Rock Band. Scribblenauts.
04:46 - Scribblenauts word list. 5th Cell response. "Sambo" racism.
06:46 - Twitter in Uncharted 2.
07:37 - Mag Beta. "OMG, IT'S LIKE CALL OF DUTY, BUT MORE PEOPLE!"
08:26 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 bundle.
09:12 - Forza 3 and Halo 3: ODST Xbox 360 bundles.
10:02 - Kyle's tales of the Red Rings of Death and other Xbox 360 problems.
11:32 - Wii price cut confirmed(?) by Toys R Us ad. "The day the toys died."
13:09 - Tatsunoko vs. Capcom new characters confirmed. "I've covered wars, you know."
14:40 - Bobby Kotick the a-hole, Activision, and the business of games.
20:04 - Kurt Cobain in Guitar Hero 5.
20:41 - Blockbuster closing stores.
21:00 - Adult film industry pushing to be in PlayStation Store.
22:09 - Dumb Batman: Arkham Asylum pirates and dev response. "...a bug in your moral code."
24:23 - Videogame sales and distribution discussion. Retail, resale, digital.
24:44 - How/where do you buy your games?
30:37 - Game store employees. The government agent/military medic GameStop associate.
38:23 - Have most/many gamers made a switch to digital?
39:45 - Who won't change? Why?
42:22 - How the casual shift creates divergent sales trends?
43:07 - Digital downloads and bank accounts. Retail cards for digital products.
48:52 - Are preowned sales hurting the videogame industry? Should this change?
53:38 - Apple's game sales model. Inexpensive. Reaching a mass market vs. hitting sales goals.
55:00 - Videogames following music? Spreading the wealth within the industry.
58:01 - Kyle's elegant and low-cost "a la carte" solution. Eddie's sliding price scale.
59:57 - Is the consumer the problem?
61:42 - Budget differences and return on investment.
64:29 - Passion vs. profits. Franchise investments vs. short-term strategy.
65:53 - The future of videogame distribution. Our models.
72:37 - Forward-thinking. Remember broadband's infancy.
73:45 - Kanye West chimes in. Thanks and outro.
Intro music, Main Theme from 5th Cell's Scribblenauts, 2009. "Come Together" by The Beatles, 1969.
Links:
GamerNode: http://www.gamernode.com
Kyle Stallock's Ludic Dreams - http://www.ludicdreams.com
Eddie's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto
Jason's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bigmanfanelli
Kyle's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/coyotegreyhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode8_18Sep2009.mp3Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:48:00 EDT77:16VS, versus, GamerNode, Steam, Valve, GameStop, console wars, preowned, used games, digital distribution, download, retail, yesVS Node 7: The Resolution RevolutionGamerNode.comEddie, Tyler, Joe, and Creighton talk HD gaming and everything else on the biggest VS Node to date.Eddie Inzauto hosts the biggest VS Node to date, with newcomers Tyler Cameron of GN, Joe DeLia of Big Red Potion, and Creighton DeSimone of Bleep Bloop. The quartet discuss the PS3 Slim, old and new software, competitive gaming, videogame controllers, realism, art direction, console lifespans, and more as they weave in and out of a lengthy discussion about HD gaming.
00:00 - Welcome! Introductions.
01:11 - Games we've been playing. Layton, Metroid, inFAMOUS, Shadow Complex.
05:05 - Beating Shadow Complex in under 20 minutes, 13 percent of items.
06:25 - Unattainable achievements.
07:49 - News: PS3 Slim.
07:59 - "Slim" name?
08:58 - Console size comparison.
09:41 - Backwards compatibility vs. re-buying old software.
12:00 - Eddie's new HDTV and HD gaming.
12:31 - First HD moments, remembered.
13:00 - Creighton and Call of Duty 2 looking "AWFUL"
14:34 - Dead Rising in standard definition.
15:31 - Tyler's almost-HD TV, and "a beam of golden light"
17:29 - Joe's HDTV "magic aim." The HDTV assassin. Bleeding eyes.
18:48 - The Wii on HDTV vs. SDTV. Better on SD?
20:53 - SD-only gamers missing something massive? HD-only players?
22:09 - Eddie's early HDTV woes. Playing on the PC monitor. Newfound beauty in HD.
23:19 - Classic console games on HDTVs. What are the options?
24:55 - Controller options for games on PC. Controller wars.
28:23 - Do developers try to provide the best experience for both SD and HD?
29:59 - Voluntary sacrifices vs. developing two games in one.
31:20 - Finding an SDTV at retail.
32:35 - NES Zapper and light guns no-go on HDTV.
33:07 - Joe and all his gaming systems. Tales of the Virtual Boy.
36:43 - Do HD standouts get more praise for graphics than SD standouts?
42:16 - Getting away from realism
44:45 - Broad range of styles on XBLA and PSN.
47:24 - PixelJunk Shooter. It's like a Zack and Wiki puzzle.
48:44 - Visual technology moving too fast for artistic exploration?
52:21 - Hardware longevity.
55:23 - Is the industry too focused on visuals?
56:35 - The never-ending Braid joke.
57:24 - The end! Just kidding.
57:35 - Gaming at 120Hz.
58:45 - The prerequisites for modern gaming.
60:01 - Sound matching visuals.
64:34 - Supersonic hearing in multiplayer. Joe has NEVER lost a deathmatch.
65:05 - Creighton and virtual surround sound on HDTVs.
67:02 - Joe's 4-dimensional gaming setup.
67:40 - Thanks and outro.
Intro music, Main Theme from Level 5's Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box, 2009. "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles, 1979, performed by Erasure, 2003.
Guest Links:
Joe DeLia: Big Red Potion - www.bigredpotion.com
Creighton DeSimone: Bleep Bloop - www.collegehumor.com/bleepbloop
Tyler Cameron: Detroit Gaming Lifestyle Examiner - www.examiner.com/x-3809-Detroit-Gaming-Lifestyle-Examinerhttp://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode7_26Aug2009.mp3Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:04:00 EDT71:16VS, versus, HD, HDTV, Layton, Shadow Complex, PS3 Slim, high definition, LCD, plasma, Call of Duty, deathmatchyesVS Node 6: 2009 So FarGamerNode.comEddie, Jason, and Jeff pick apart the games of the first half of 2009, choose their favorites, and anticipate the rest of the year.Eddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli welcome The Game Reviews contributor Jeffrey Matulef to discuss the best games of the first half of 2009. They crown a king of the hill for January through June, and then look ahead to their most anticipated games scheduled for release between July and December.
00:00 - Welcome! Introductions.
00:54 - Best ames of the first half of 2009.
01:09 - We love inFAMOUS.
05:54 - Jeff cheats! Demon Souls.
08:06 - Punch Out!!
11:06 - Eddie can't get enough Street Fighter IV.
13:57 - Sims 3 and exorcist avatars.
16:35 - Suikoden Tierkreis and DS rpgs.
19:57 - Solution to the Jeff-hasn't-played-it problem.
20:11 - Early 2009 got Jeff through the games of 2008.
21:25 - Empire: Total War the best strategy game.
24:09 - Prototype.
29:43 - MadWorld.
31:06 - Six-year-old corruption disclaimer.
34:20 - GTA: Chinatown Wars
35:03 - No More Heroes: no more Wii.
36:04 - Ghostbusters.
38:10 - Halo Wars. A good introduction to RTS.
40:06 - Little King's Story.
41:32 - XBLA in 2009.
44:36 - The rest. Honorable Mentions.
48:05 - Final picks for January through June '09.
49:20 - Most anticipated for July - December '09
49:40 - Jeff's most anticipated.
51:21 - Jason's most anticipated.
55:18 - Eddie's turn.
56:46 - Late additions to our anticipated games list.
62:28 - Number one picks for July - December '09.
62:56 - Thanks and outro.
Intro music, "The Truth," Main Theme from Sucker Punch Productions' inFAMOUS, 2009. "Am I Evil" by Diamond Head, 1980, performed by Metallica.http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode6_09Aug2009.mp3Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:12:00 EDT64:00inFAMOUS, Street Fighter IV, Prototype, Little King's Story, MadWorld, Punch Out, Sims 3, Empire: Total War, GTA: Chinatown Wars, Ghostbusters, Halo Wars, No More HeroesyesVS Node 5: The Art of VideogamesGamerNode.comEddie, Christos, and Sinan discuss games as art in a podcast dedicated to Michael Jackson.Eddie Inzauto and Christos Reid welcome Big Red Potion Podcast host Sinan Kubba to Versus Node for a stimulating discussion of games as art, as well as Michael Jackson, mergers, jiggle physics, and more.
00:00 - Welcome! Introductions.
01:44 - What we've been playing.
01:49 - Sinan's been playing...
03:47 - Christos has been playing...
06:20 - Eddie's been playing...
07:33 - News.
07:38 - Michael Jackson's death.
12:25 - Zenimax Media buying id.
13:30 - Bethesda building FPS library.
14:51 - Mark Jacobs leaving Mythic.
16:43 - Koei Tecmo Ltd. merger.
17:40 - Jiggle physics.
18:53 - Japan's videogame porn.
21:23 - The human form is artistic.
21:51 - Games as art discussion.
22:36 - What is art?
32:19 - Art as it applies to games.
33:53 - Art vs. high art. Where do games lie?
35:18 - Braid artists vs. Van Gogh.
39:00 - The art of creation.
39:39 - What's more important: audio/visual or deeper meaning?
41:50 - Taking the author out of the equation.
45:05 - Observation and apprectiation without preconception.
46:38 - Poetic and literary depth. Interpretation.
48:44 - Where does the art lie? Game, gamer, or designer?
51:51 - Thanks and outro.
Intro music, "Downstream" by Shira Kammen, from Jonathan Blow's Braid 2008. "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" by Michael Jackson, 1979.http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode5_30Jun2009.mp3Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:30:00 EDT53:41Michael Jackson, Art, Van Gogh, Bethesda, id, Mythic, Tecmo, Ninja, Braid, Jonathan BlowyesVS Node 4: E3: Gaiden -- The Wrap-up ShowGamerNode.comEddie, Christos, and Jason cover all the news, announcements, ups, and downs of E3 2009.This year's Electronic Entertainment Expo is over, so it's time to rant and rave about everything that happened at the show in Los Angeles. From small news, to big games, to surprises, to letdowns, Eddie, Christos, and Jason wind themselves with E3 discussion, opinion, and analysis.
00:00 - Welcome! Intros. Christos has hay fever.
00:52 - What we've been playing.
01:10 - Jason's been playing...
01:35 - inFAMOUS vs. Prototype.
02:42 - Christos is playing...
03:03 - Killing Sims.
04:06 - Eddie's been playing...
04:22 - Punch Out!! vs. Punch Out!! vs. Punch Out!!
07:02 - News.
07:08 - Next Wii Zelda. Wii MotionPlus to be required.
08:11 - Street Fighter IV possible on the Wii?
10:19 - Jack Tretton: Sony's Motion Controller usable on EVERY PS3 game.
12:23 - PSP Go's ridiculous pricing.
14:06 - Pachter predicts Wii price drop this winter.
15:36 - Mike Gallagher says Obama administration is gaming friendly.
16:56 - Most impressive at E3.
17:09 - Christos's standout games.
18:51 - Jason's standout games.
21:41 - Natal and the pedopheliac wonderland.
25:54 - Eddie's standout games.
28:47 - Which presentation was the most entertaining?
29:21 - Jason liked...
31:16 - Eddie liked...
32:30 - Christos liked...
35:48 - Where the heck was Half-Life 2: Episode 3?
37:45 - "Does anyone think that Left 4 Dead 2 was announced way too early?" "Yes." "No."
38:58 - E3 Disappointments.
39:10 - Eddie was disappointed with... (and is a hypocrite)
39:33 - Jason was disappointed with...
39:52 - Where was XBLA?
41:50 - Game of Show?
42:01 - Eddie's pick(s).
42:20 - Christos's pick.
43:22 - Jason's pick.
44:43 - Activision vs. Doublefine. "...they should've put a ring on it..."
45:55 - Outro.
Opening theme from Tecmo's Ninja Gaiden and sound designers More Yamasan, B.B., and Hasake, 1988, 1989. "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" composed by Christopher Stewart, Terius Nash, Kuk Harrell, and Beyonce Knowles, performed by Knowles, 2008.http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode4_15Jun2009.mp3Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:18:00 EDT46:32E3, Electronic Entertainment Expo, PSP Go, Assassin's Creed II, inFAMOUS, Prototype, Zelda, Punch Out, APB, Heavy Rain, Natal, Motion ControlyesVS Node 3: E3 and ADDGamerNode.comEddie, Christos, and Jason talk about E3 and more in the podcast that couldn't stay on topic.Episode 3 of Versus Node breaks from the normal format in a number of ways, as Eddie Inzauto and Christos Reid welcome GamerNode columnist Jason Fanelli to the show for a rousing and meandering (that's a nice way of saying we couldn't keep on topic) discussion of recent news, industry topics, and our hopes and predictions for this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo.
00:00 - Welcome!
00:55 - News.
01:01 - Electronic Gaming Monthly to return.
02:20 - Shadow Complex.
04:02 - Midway auction.
04:50 - E3 on the horizon.
05:06 - The Big 3: Who Will Win? - Jason's take.
06:11 - Eddie's take.
07:15 - Christos's take.
08:32 - Eddie is looking forward to...
08:47 - Jason wants to see...
09:40 - Bayonetta
10:38 - Perfect Dark for XBLA.
11:38 - Wolfenstein 3D for XBLA.
13:38 - "I always judge how fun a game is by how angry I get."
14:25 - Christos's Team Fortress 2 Sniper/Spy update and Left 4 Dead woes.
16:11 - Favorite E3 moments. The Regginator!
18:50 - The Wii. A letdown?
20:27 - Nintendo dual-branding in the home console market?
21:20 - How to get "core" Nintendo audience back.
23:58 - PSP Go, PS3 Slim. Size concerns. Spiderman font hatred.
24:52 - Zune HD. XBL Vision Camera. Microsoft's E3 plans.
26:12 - Xbox 360 dashboard overhaul coming? MMO support on the 360?
27:17 - Metal Gear Solid 4 on the 360?
28:14 - Multiplatform vs. exclusive titles.
28:48 - OnLive scares Jason.
31:04 - Controller layouts and input options.
33:13 - Handheld gaming and the iPhone influence.
34:04 - When will we see an Apple press conference at E3?
35:46 - Questioning the viability of large-scale simultaneous multiplayer on XBLA.
37:05 - Eddie's final predictions and hopes for E3.
38:04 - Jason's final predictios and hopes for E3.
40:03 - Christos's final predictions and hopes for E3.
40:53 - Eddie and Jason remember Assassin's Creed 2 and BioShock 2. How'd we forget?
41:55 - Wrap-up.
Opening theme from Nintendo's Mike Tyson's Punch Out!!/Punch Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream and composers U. Kaneoko, A. Nakatuka, and K. Yamamoto, 1987, 1990. "Spanish Flea" written by Julius Wechter, performed by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, 1965.http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode3_31May2009.mp3Sun, 31 May 2009 22:26:00 EDT42:52E3, Electronic Entertainment Expo, EGM, Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, PSP Go, Zune HD, PS3 Slim, Reggie, OnLive, Wii, Metal GearyesVS Node 2: Democracy in ActionGamerNode.comEddie and Christos weigh in on the nominees for the Golden Joystick Awards.In Episode 2 of Versus Node, Eddie Inzauto and Christos Reid talk about crashes, closed doors, pulling out, losing money, a rumored console redesign, and this show's headline topic, the Golden Joystick Awards nominees.
00:00 - Welcome!
01:08 - GamerNode crash and redesign.
02:38 - Duke Nukem Forever laid to rest. Take Two sues Apogee.
05:03 - Factor 5 shut down.
06:01 - Atari pulls out of E3.
08:06 - Sony reporting huge financial losses.
10:17 - Rumored PS3 Slim.
12:03 - Topic tease: Golden Joystick Awards
12:30 - What we've been playing.
12:35 - Christos: Plants vs. Zombies
13:58 - Eddie: Braid on PC
15:05 - How do you feel about the Golden Joystick Awards?
16:18 - Family Game of The Year.
20:16 - Handheld Game of The Year.
23:50 - Mobile Game of The Year.
26:22 - Multiplayer Game of The Year.
29:25 - Nintendo Game of The Year.
31:58 - The One to Watch.
36:28 - Online Game of The Year.
38:23 - PC Game of The Year.
40:16 - PlayStation Game of The Year.
43:31 - Publisher of The Year.
47:24 - Retailer of The Year.
48:48 - Soundtrack of The Year.
50:54 - UK Developer of The Year.
52:57 - The Ultimate Game of The Year.
54:03 - Xbox Game of The Year.
54:27 - Final thoughts and wrap-up.
Introductory and closing music "Main Title" taken from the soundtrack to Bethesda Softworks' Fallout 3, composed by Inon Zur, 2008.http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode2_16May2009.mp3Sun, 17 May 2009 20:40:00 EDT57:58Golden Joystick, Awards, Duke Nukem, Apogee, 3D Realms, Atari, Take-Two, PS3 Slim, Factor 5yesVS Node 1: Playing in the SandboxGamerNode.comEddie and Christos get their shovels and pails, and dive into a discussion of sandbox gaming.In the very first episode of Versus Node, Eddie Inzauto and Christos Reid talk about swine flu's videogame debut, a flash game that outraged religious groups across the globe, homosexuality in gaming, and this show's headline topic, sandbox games.
00:00 - Welcome!
00:44 - What vs. Node is all about.
01:29 - News
02:00 - Swine Fighter
02:30 - Faith Fighter
06:04 - Six Days in Fallujah canceled.
09:33 - Homosexuality non-existent in Star Wars: The Old Republic.
11:13 - Other gay rights issues.
13:15 - What we've been playing.
13:46 - Christos: Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
14:44 - Eddie: The Dark Spire
17:16 - What makes a sandbox?
19:05 - Wikipedia definition of sandbox videogame.
20:26 - Storyline in sandbox games.
21:13 - Freedom to play and explore at one's own pace.
24:11 - Spore's universe.
25:11 - Crafted experience vs. open-ended play.
26:43 - Mass Effect a sandbox?
28:53 - Side tasks need to be engaging.
30:56 - Open-world freedom with guided portions is best.
32:21 - Fable II discussion.
35:56 - Is Braid a sandbox game?
40:15 - Subsequent play-throughs in Braid vs. Halo 3.
41:30 - Burnout Paradise lacks sandbox elements.
44:15 - Final thoughts and wrap-up.
Introductory music "1st & 2nd Floors" taken from the soundtrack to Atlus's The Dark Spire, 2008, 2009. "Victory Fanfare" taken from the soundtrack to Square Enix's Final Fantasy X, composed by Nobuo Uematsu, 2001.http://www.gamernode.com/data/podcasts/vsnode1_30Apr2009.mp3Fri, 01 May 2009 22:48:00 EDT46:01sandbox, Oblivion, Halo, Braid, Fallujah, Swine Flu, homosexual, Mass Effect, Faith Figther, Assassin's Creed, Dark Spire, Burnout, Sporeyes